1950s/1960s Lincoln Railsplitters School Crewneck
This vintage Lincoln Railsplitters crewneck channels mid-century varsity energy in the best way. Likely from the early 1960s, the piece features a bold front print with "LINCOLN RAILSPLITTERS" arched across a thick collegiate-style font—simple, sharp, and unmistakably old school. No flashy colors or cartoon mascots—just clean, block lettering with presence.
Constructed from a soft, medium-weight cotton blend, the sweatshirt has all the right details: ribbed cuffs, and a vintage loop-knit interior that’s broken in but still intact. The fit is slightly boxy, with a generous drape that makes it easy to wear over denim, cargos, or vintage fatigues. The wear throughout is honest—faint paint marks, natural softening, and a lived-in feel that gives it real charm without crossing into overly distressed territory.
“Railsplitters” was a nickname used by several high schools and colleges in the mid-20th century, most famously by Lincoln Memorial University. But regardless of its exact origin, this piece feels like a relic of a very specific era in American sportswear—when high school and college teams had real local identity, and sweatshirts like these were earned, not bought off a rack.
Large. Measures 21×26.75.
Flaws - Light paint marks, no tag
Extremely soft and comfortably worn. A killer piece of pre-1970s athletic wear with character, simplicity, and that unmistakable vintage weight.
This vintage Lincoln Railsplitters crewneck channels mid-century varsity energy in the best way. Likely from the early 1960s, the piece features a bold front print with "LINCOLN RAILSPLITTERS" arched across a thick collegiate-style font—simple, sharp, and unmistakably old school. No flashy colors or cartoon mascots—just clean, block lettering with presence.
Constructed from a soft, medium-weight cotton blend, the sweatshirt has all the right details: ribbed cuffs, and a vintage loop-knit interior that’s broken in but still intact. The fit is slightly boxy, with a generous drape that makes it easy to wear over denim, cargos, or vintage fatigues. The wear throughout is honest—faint paint marks, natural softening, and a lived-in feel that gives it real charm without crossing into overly distressed territory.
“Railsplitters” was a nickname used by several high schools and colleges in the mid-20th century, most famously by Lincoln Memorial University. But regardless of its exact origin, this piece feels like a relic of a very specific era in American sportswear—when high school and college teams had real local identity, and sweatshirts like these were earned, not bought off a rack.
Large. Measures 21×26.75.
Flaws - Light paint marks, no tag
Extremely soft and comfortably worn. A killer piece of pre-1970s athletic wear with character, simplicity, and that unmistakable vintage weight.
This vintage Lincoln Railsplitters crewneck channels mid-century varsity energy in the best way. Likely from the early 1960s, the piece features a bold front print with "LINCOLN RAILSPLITTERS" arched across a thick collegiate-style font—simple, sharp, and unmistakably old school. No flashy colors or cartoon mascots—just clean, block lettering with presence.
Constructed from a soft, medium-weight cotton blend, the sweatshirt has all the right details: ribbed cuffs, and a vintage loop-knit interior that’s broken in but still intact. The fit is slightly boxy, with a generous drape that makes it easy to wear over denim, cargos, or vintage fatigues. The wear throughout is honest—faint paint marks, natural softening, and a lived-in feel that gives it real charm without crossing into overly distressed territory.
“Railsplitters” was a nickname used by several high schools and colleges in the mid-20th century, most famously by Lincoln Memorial University. But regardless of its exact origin, this piece feels like a relic of a very specific era in American sportswear—when high school and college teams had real local identity, and sweatshirts like these were earned, not bought off a rack.
Large. Measures 21×26.75.
Flaws - Light paint marks, no tag
Extremely soft and comfortably worn. A killer piece of pre-1970s athletic wear with character, simplicity, and that unmistakable vintage weight.