Bad News Allen - Buffalo Allen '77 Shirt

From Olympic Glory to Wrestling Legend: Allen Coage’s Journey

After winning a bronze medal in the 1976 Montreal Olympics in Judo, Allen Coage set out for a new challenge. In 1977, he ventured to Japan’s New Japan Pro-Wrestling Dojo, training under icons Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi.

There, he honed his craft, blending judo with wrestling’s flair. But one thing irked him: the name Buffalo Allen. It didn’t fit the man who’d become Bad News Allen. In the dojo’s grueling sessions, Allen transformed into a global star, bridging cultures with his power and charisma. His story of reinvention inspires us to chase new dreams.

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• 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd.² (180 g/m²)
• Regular fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape on the inside of the back
• The fabric of this product is certified by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), GRS (Global Recycled Standard), and OCS (Organic Content Standard)

Officially Licensed by the estate of Allen Coage