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30th Anniversary of the Iconic 1992 Lithuania Tie Dye Skullman Olympic Basketball T-Shirts- 2022 Collector's Edition released by Official Licensor/ Skullman.com

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Lithuanian Tie Dyed Skullman Uniforms became an international household icon when seen on the world stage of the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. They were created by a New York fashion designer so the Lithuanian Olympic Men’s basketball team could have something fun to wear during the Olympics. But they ended up wearing them at the bronze medal ceremonies for the world to see.

Immediately the public wanted to know where they came from and where they could buy one. The way-out warm-ups, were created by New York art director and fashion designer Greg Speirs. They started selling and became a hot collectible. Speirs saw it as great opportunity to help the team and chose to donate all of what would have been his profits to the team. Instead of receiving any royalties he let 100% go to the team, at that point becoming the major funder of the team.

https://www.pr.com/press-release/448933

The story was also documented in the in the 2012 movie "The Other Dream Team" highlighting Lithuanians’ experiences behind the Iron Curtain, where elite athletes were subjected to brutalities of communism. Lithuania’s basketball stars shared a common goal – to utilize their athletic gifts to help free their country. Aside from the hardships on the road to the 92' Olympics, the film celebrates the artist’s famous Skullman tie-dyed uniforms, now an historic piece of Olympic history.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3998173/

Listen to the interview:
http://www.gregspeirs.com/greg-speirs-audio-interview-by-the-other-dream-team-documentary-film/

Skullman was also enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993:
http://www.lithuaniatshirt.com/basketball%20hall%20of%20fame.htm

"The 1992 Lithuanian Basketball Team represents what happens in freedom...people excel. Winning bronze medal was not only a victory in sports but symbolized triumphing over communism itself. Skullman symbolized coming up from the ashes. It's not dead at all but Skullman^® is a live skeleton. It's about life and rebirth. It’s about freedom and free enterprise." added Speirs.

https://www.amworldgroup.com/blog/lithuanian-slam-dunking-skeleton-back-for-the-other-dream-team-documentary

Marketed and sold consistently for 30 years, the brand’s collectability is the reason for its popularity and longevity. The 2022 Official 30th Anniversary Lithuania Tie Dye^® Tees and Hoodies are available from www.skullman.com

“The story was a major news event impacting popular culture, taking its place in history. It had a major influence on the future of sports fashion, changing the way it was perceived and viewed. We're grateful to Greg for that. The Tie Dyed Slammin^® Skullman^® became a legendary household icon.” said Mike Thompson of Slammin Sports^®.

https://sgbonline.com/original-1992-skullman-basketball-uniforms-return-to-lithuania/

1992 © Copyright & ^® Trademark property of Greg Speirs. Lithuania Tie Dye^®, Lithuanian Slam Dunking Skeleton^® are official trademarked brands of Greg Speirs. Official Licensor/ Exclusive Source/ Original Brands. All rights reserved. www.skullman.com

Mike Thompson
Slammin Sports
licensing@skullman.com

Official Lithuania Tie Dye® 30th Anniversary 2022 Commemorative Edition Slammin'® Skullman® T-Shirts in production. Official Licensor/ Exclusive Source.