Bring home a rare slice of Americana with this vintage 1960s ribbed knit jersey tee, featuring the bold front graphic “Bernville Raiders” and “Bernville Inn” across the back. Made by Oliver Bros Inc of Philadelphia, this shirt likely hails from the early days of organized school sports in Bernville, PA, a small town of just 900 residents today.
This vintage tee isn’t just a shirt—it’s a wearable piece of Pennsylvania history. Bernville, a small town with deep roots, founded its school in 1907, eventually forming the Penn-Bernville Union School District in 1949. By 1952, the town opened a unified school building, and in 1959, officially introduced organized sports. This shirt likely dates from that exciting transition period—possibly made for a community-backed team or as a spirited local tribute before official school colors and teams were formalized. With “Bernville Raiders” on the front and “Bernville Inn” on the back, it hints at a long-forgotten local team or bar league. Not mass-produced, this ribbed knit jersey by Oliver Bros Inc is a rare, possibly custom piece of small-town Americana—perfect for collectors of vintage sportswear or anyone who appreciates one-of-a-kind stories woven into every thread.
