The Mitten State

BARRY SANDERS WAS DRAFTED TODAY IN 1989.

April 23, 2014

"I'm not better than anybody else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always stayed away from that."

Today in 1989, the Detroit Lions drafted Barry Sanders.

Love,

MAP OF DA U.P. BEFORE THE MIGHTY MAC EXISTED.

April 23, 2014

Here's a map of da U.P. before the Mighty Mac existed. We think it's from the year nineteen-dickity-two. Because everyone loved trunk lines back then.

Love,

I SURVIVED THE POLAR VORTEX.

April 22, 2014

Whew! WHAT A WINTER!

Who's ready for Spring? We are.. Very much so. Bring it.

Nab the new Polar Vortex tees in unisex and women's as we celebrate warmer temps and bluer skies!

Love,

KALINE EARNS LEAGUE BATTING TITLE.

April 17, 2014

"There's a hitter. In my book he's the greatest right-handed hitter in the league." -Ted Williams, 1955

Today in 1955, Al Kaline became the youngest player to earn the league batting title. He played 22 seasons in Detroit.

Love,

MOTOWN INCORPORATES.

April 14, 2014

Today in 1960, Motown Records incorporated. Founded by Berry Gordy, he started the company with an $800 loan from his family.

Love,

Today in 1954, Ernie Harwell made his first broadcast at Tiger Stadium (technically, it was called Briggs Stadium at the time). Funny thing is, he wasn't with the Tigers yet - he was with the Baltimore Orioles.

Wonder if he knew what lay ahead? Thanks for the memories, Ernie. You are missed.

Love,

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LGRW! FREE SHIPPING.

April 10, 2014

Detroit's going to the playoffs! 23 straights seasons, baby. To celebrate, get FREE SHIPPING all week on Detroit tees.

LGRW!

AND THEN THERE WERE 5.

April 8, 2014

Wow. This year's tournament really lived up to its name. Who guessed that a 7 seed would battle an 8 seed for the national title? As it turns out, no one did in our first annual bracket challenge. After nearly every bracket was busted, 5 battered winners have emerged from the chaos and rubble: Wade Watkins, Shelly Finkle, Matt Wyngarden, Anthony Key, and Ryan Israels.

Congrats, guys! You just won a TMS mini-hoop basket, ball, and a vintage TMS tee of your choice!

Love,

WHAT IS NEXT?

April 4, 2014

So... What's next at TMS? Stay tuned. You won't be disappointed.

Love,

APRIL IS FOR FOOLING AROUND.

April 2, 2014

Yesterday, we announced that TMS was purchased by an Ohio company. As most of you have already guessed, it was an April Fools' Day joke.

Truth is, we love what we do, we love being a Michigan business, and we hope to continue being a part of the Michigan culture with all of you.

We're not going anywhere for the foreseeable future. The free shipping is real and, as a nod to our friends down south, get free shipping on "I'd Rather Be Up North" tees, too!

Love,

A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

April 1, 2014

It’s with a heavy heart that we’re announcing TMS has been purchased by an Ohio company. We’d like to thank you, our friends, for supporting us these last few years as we’ve grown from a small home office in a Grand Rapids basement to a full fledged warehouse and design studio, shipping all over the world.

Please be kind to our new Ohio ownership; give them a warm welcome and some gentle guidance as they transition to representing our great state!

As a thank you, get free shipping on our original Mitten tee today and tomorrow.

Love,