The hero's gymPremium cottonEcruS to 4XL
The essentials: a tee putting a trainer forward rather than a fighter. Mickey, the old hand who runs the hero's gym in the Rocky series, at the centre of a PROPERTY OF MIGHTY MICKS BOXING GYM crest. Navy on ecru. Premium cotton 180 gsm, crew neck, heat transfer print. 7 sizes S to 4XL, €29, free shipping.
Twelve listings in the catalogue show champions. This one shows the man who makes them.
Mickey, the trainer
In the Rocky series, Mickey Goldmill is a former fighter turned trainer, owner of a run-down gym. The character is played by Burgess Meredith, an actor then in his seventies, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the role.
His function in the story is the old man who shouts — he does not encourage, he demands. That tone is what made the character a reference point for the trainer figure on screen.
The first film came out in 1976, written by Sylvester Stallone when he was unknown, and won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
What it looks like on
The artwork is a circular crest centred on the chest, in navy on the ecru ground.
At the centre, a close-up photograph of the character: cap, mouth open, finger pointed, in a heavily textured duotone — the image is run through with cracks, like a damaged print.
Around it, in an arc: PROPERTY OF at the top, MIGHTY MICKS at the bottom, with two stars either side.
Beneath, BOXING GYM in white capitals on a navy band, then PHILADELPHIA and EST 1976 in black.
Premium cotton, crew neck, short sleeves, straight cut. Plain back.
Your size
European cut — take your usual size, with no adjustment. Seven sizes, S to 4XL, all at the same price. Chest runs from about 96 cm / 38 in on a S to 132 cm / 52 in on a 4XL.
Technical specification
Technical specifications
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mickey in Rocky?
Mickey Goldmill, a former fighter turned trainer, owner of the gym where the hero trains. He is played by Burgess Meredith, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the role.
What is Mighty Mick's Boxing Gym?
Mickey's gym in the Rocky series: a run-down club where the hero trains. It stands against the Delphi Boxing Academy, the reigning champion's gym.
Why does it say Property of?
It is the wording printed on kit issued by American clubs and universities. On a gym tee it says the wearer belongs to the gym rather than the other way round.
Does it come in big sizes?
Yes, up to 4XL: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL and 4XL, all at the same price. Most boxing tees on the market stop at XXL.
Which size should I take?
Standard European cut: take your usual size. Chest runs from about 96 cm / 38 in on a S to 132 cm / 52 in on a 4XL. Wash the tee with lights.
