Washington Metros Flowy Racerback Tank Top | WBL Women's Basketball Team
Washington Metros WBL Women's Flowy Racerback Tank Top provides a nod to old school style and comfort, while paying hommage to the trailblazing female hoopsters of yesteryear. This retro inspired warm weather sleeveless garment is decorated with hi-res print of Women's Professional Basketball League team logo graphic. Garment runs small, so please order one size up for fuller fit.
- Brand: Bella + Canvas B8800
- Material: 65% polyester/35% viscose blend; 30 singles; 3.7 oz;
- Athletic Heather: 52% polyester/48% viscose blend
- Features: flattering draped silhouette; round neck; racerback
- Garment Care: machine wash cold inside-out, gentle cycle using mild detergent; do not use chlorine bleach or fabric softener; low tumble dry or hang dry naturally to best preserve longevity of garment and print
- Decoration: Hi-res full spectrum HD print with enhanced durability & increased resistance to fading.
- Handling: This is a custom printed item usually requiring 2-3 business days of handling time, not including shipping.
- Shipping: We ship to the United States, Canada and select International countries (via USPS from Michigan USA). Please review ‘Shipping’ link for details.
- Returns: We offer a replacement or refund if garment/print is defective, or if incorrect item is shipped. Since item is custom printed when order is placed, returns are not accepted for issues involving sizing or buyer’s remorse.
- Sizing: Runs Small - order one size up for fuller fit. For corresponding measurements, please review size chart below.
Washington Metros short-lived existence consisted of playing in just ten games of the 1979-80 season, making the franchise a fleeting presence in the Women’s Professional Basketball League (WBL). Based in Washington, D.C., the Metros competed in the Eastern Division and played home games at the Starplex Armory. Coached by Nat Frazier, the team struggled with financial instability as it lacked firm ownership, eventually folding before the season’s midpoint. As such, the Metros became the quintessential example of the overwhelming, and eventually, insurmountable financial challenges the upstart league was up against.
Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL) was the first female pro basketball league, paving the way for the establishment of future leagues such as the WNBA. The league was founded in 1978 and played three seasons until 1981. The WBL arrived on the scene when opportunities for female athletes were few and far between. The league's primary mission was to develop and provide a platform for women to showcase their athletic skills at a professional level.
Despite early excitement, the financially challenged upstart league suffered from underexposure due to limited media coverage, struggling to attain a consistent turnout at the gate. Upon dissolution, seventeen teams had participated in the WBL, whose pioneering efforts cemented their historic legacy in the early development of women's professional basketball and female sports in general.
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