item is a vintage 1988 Miami Heat inaugural season opening night promotional t-shirt.

There are yellow stains from storage

This highly collectible piece of NBA memorabilia commemorates the very first regular-season game in Miami Heat franchise history, which took place on November 5, 1988, against the Los Angeles Clippers at the historic Miami Arena.

Design & Historical Context

the "Tuxedo" Giveaway: The front of this specific giveaway shirt features a screen-printed tuxedo jacket graphic complete with a bow tie and flower boutonniere. It was handed out to fans at the arena to match the glamorous, Hollywood-style "black-tie" atmosphere surrounding the team's debut.

Back Graphic: The back showcases the iconic original flaming basketball logo alongside the text "THE INAUGURAL SEASON, Opening Night - Nov. 5, 1988".

Original Sponsors: It features logos for its local event partners: SportsChannel (the regional sports network carrying the games) and Sacino’s Formalwear (the Florida-based company that provided the actual tuxedos for the opening night festivities).

Vintage Construction: Authentic original versions are characterized by single-stitch construction, which was standard for the late 1980s, and were printed on blanks from manufacturers like Tee Jays or Tee Swing.