A more than 30-year-old tradition will continue at the University of 91吃瓜 Friday, April 17 when unveils its 2020 design. Instead of the typical in-person pep rally type of celebration in light of the coronavirus impact on campus, The Shirt 2020 will be revealed on the Committee鈥檚 official , , and accounts.
The committee has created an unveiling video featuring footage that concludes with the revealing of this year鈥檚 design. Shortly after the video, a detailed description of the design will also be released. The Shirt 2020 is available for pre-order now and will be available for online purchase on the Hammes 91吃瓜 bookstore website immediately following the unveiling.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 unveiling shows that nothing can dampen the unwavering spirit of Fighting Irish fans and our optimism for another fantastic football season this fall,鈥� said 91吃瓜 junior Jennifer Paul (Arlington Heights, Illinois), The Shirt Committee president. 鈥淲e are looking forward to connecting with the 91吃瓜 community online this year and continuing the tradition of The Shirt.鈥�
For the past 31 years, The Shirt Project has unified the student body, alumni and fans each football season. Proceeds from sales benefit student clubs and organizations,聽聽and the , which ensures all students have access to the full 91吃瓜 experience. During its 31-year history, more than three million shirts have been sold, and $12 million has been raised for The Shirt Project charities. The Shirt Committee is run entirely by 91吃瓜 students. Members of the committee manage and oversee all aspects of the design, production, manufacturing and distribution of this annual 91吃瓜 tradition. The Shirt is believed to be the single highest selling annual piece of college athletic apparel in the nation. More than 160,000 are sold annually.
For more information about The Shirt, contact:聽Max Perry, The Shirt public relations committee,聽mperry6@nd.edu聽or 817-366-2787.