“Schmidt Happens” Comfort Colors Tee

On July 1st, 1985, Mike Schmidt showed up to a game at the Vet in an interesting getup. ⁠
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The team was struggling that season, sitting in fifth place in the division, and Schmidt himself was having a rough stretch and had been hearing it from the fans. He unloaded his frustrations on a reporter during a series in Montreal, calling our fans “a mob scene” and “beyond help”.⁠
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Of course, word got back to the mob scene, and Schmidt was not looking forward to his reception during the next home series. So, in an attempt at humor to defuse a very tense situation, he came out on the field at the Vet in such an absurd disguise that the boos quickly turned into a standing ovation.⁠
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All’s well that ends well, though, and Schmidt would finish the 1985 season with with 33 homers. A year later, he collected his third MVP award, and cemented his status on the Mt. Rushmore of Philadelphia athletes.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this iconic moment with our “Schmidt Happens” Comfort Colors t-shirt.

If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further! The unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. The regular t-shirt style will complement most looks and fit you to a tee.

• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!