As football season begins, students are filled with excitement about the first BBQ club tailgates of the year. At these pre-game events, any student wearing a piece of BBQ club merchandise can receive free food, usually consisting of hamburgers and hot dogs. The sale of these shirts funds the club, and new merchandise is created every year. Here are the five best pieces of merch the club has released since its founding in 2003.
Number Five: Limited-Edition White “20th Anniversary” Shirts, 2023
The first piece of merch on the list is a special one, as this shirt was designed to commemorate the 20th year of the club’s existence back in 2023. On top of a white base, the back of this shirt features a buff version of the classic bull and a 20th anniversary text plate with a fork on the bottom. This limited-edition shirt was clean, fun and allowed students to celebrate two decades of the BBQ club in style, and due to that, it earned number five on this list.
Number Four: The “Classic Red and Bull” Tee (In All Its Variations), 2007-2026
The “red and bull” T-shirt is the original piece of BBQ club merch, and has been one of the options every year since the club’s introduction. Its classic design, consisting of “BBQ Club” text and a bull outline on the front has had variations, including white or black font, a white or black bull and more. Owning one of these signature shirts affirms a student as a true member of the club, and its red design has been passed through generations of students showing Patriot pride. For its classic design and long-lasting legacy, it earned number four on this list.
Number Three: Grey “Animal” Hoodies, 2024
Coming in at number three and earning the bronze medal is the grey “animal” hoodie that was available during the 2023-2024 school year. This grey sweatshirt featured the outline of a bull in red on the front, splitting up “Wootton” and “BBQ Club” text in dark blue. It is a simple design, yet a stylish way to represent the club anywhere students go.
Number Two: Black and Red Quarter Zip, 2007
The runner-up on the list, the black and red quarter zip from 2007 was a fairly plain but beloved piece of BBQ club merch. Its black base was the first of its kind for the club, and paired well with the red text and logo on the left side of the chest. For its effortless style and innovative design, the quarter zip earned number two on the list.
Number One: Blue “American Flag” Crewneck, 2025
Finally, coming in at number one for the best piece of BBQ club merch ever created is the “American flag” crewneck from just last year. This navy sweatshirt has a sophisticated American flag design, pairing well with the vibrant navy base and perfectly representing the Patriots. It’s fun, fashionable and even recognizes the club’s founding year in the text. It was extremely well designed and will remain timeless for years to come.
