Buffalo Allen - New Japan '77 tee

Wear the Legacy of a True Pioneer

In 1976, Allen Coage stood on the Olympic podium in Montreal, a bronze medal around his neck—the first African-American to medal in judo. But for Coage, this was just the beginning. Driven by an insatiable hunger to test himself, he traveled to Japan in 1977 to train at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's legendary dojo under the watchful eyes of Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi.

In those unforgiving training sessions, Coage merged his Olympic-level judo with the theatrical power of professional wrestling. Though he initially wrestled as "Buffalo Allen," he was forging the foundation for what would become his iconic persona: Bad News Allen (later Bad News Brown). This tee captures that pivotal moment—when an Olympic champion transformed into a wrestling legend.

Officially licensed by the Allen Coage Estate

Why You'll Love This Tee:

• Premium quality fabric that feels as tough as the legend himself
• Honors Allen Coage's historic 1976 Olympic bronze medal achievement
• Commemorates his groundbreaking journey from judo champion to wrestling icon
• Perfect for fans who appreciate the intersection of combat sports history and cultural impact
• A conversation starter that celebrates perseverance and reinvention

Own a piece of history. Honor a pioneer who refused to be defined by a single achievement.

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