Athletic retailer Freshletes has collaborated with Toronto Blue Jays' star pitcher Marcus Stroman for these limited-edition 'Stroman 6ix Tees.'
Appropriately, the collection's release coincides with the Blue Jays' remarkable playoff run, the first in 22 years. The '6ix' has become synonymous with Toronto, derived from the city's area code, but has also been adopted by Stroman to be his jersey number.
Available on the Freshletes website, the stylish tees come in black, white and Blue Jay-blue. Two variations of the Stroman-endorsed tees are up for grabs, one design reads '6ix' in simple block lettering, while the other style has the number six with a backdrop of a red maple leaf. All of the proceeds collected from the sales will be donated to 'Project 14,' fellow Blue Jays' pitcher David Price's charity.
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The Limited-Edition 'Stroman 6ix' Honors the Toronto Blue Jays
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