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But you'd probably not seen many, if any, lacrosse shirts intended for the masses up to that point. At least not until Brine went to Graph-Tex in about 1985, then still a small start-up business in Cortland, N.Y., and had the apparel and design company dial up a concept that would turn into what is considered one of the first, if not the very first, "lacrosse shirt" to hit store shelves. 

We toured the Graph-Tex facilities in Cortland this week and learned more about the company's new website — GTXLacrosse.com — and plans for the future. Along the way, we got a close look at the Brine 'Rising Sun' lacrosse tee, which was designed by Graph-Tex owner and founder Brent Riley. When we posted it last night on Instagram, it prompted a nice response, including some folks who say they'd rock the hell out of this throwback shirt. Take a look below, and tell us what you think. We're hoping to see it brought back to life. Maybe — just maybe — your input/feedback could help move the meter. 

Want to see more from Graph-Tex? Visit our archives and then check out the GTXLacrosse.com website, Graph-Tex's newly redesigned/relaunched website. And look for a photo tour of the Graph-Tex facilities soon on ILGear.com. See more from Brine on ILGear.com as well.

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The Sailin' Shoe lacrosse club, started more than 25 years ago by Jake Reed and Jeff Long, is a staple at the Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Classic and has been since the tournament started way back in 1990. 

For years, the team would bring a huge group of people to Lake Placid, as many of the game's top players would join the Sailin' Shoe and bring their families up to the Adirondacks for the annual event. The team's tradition lives on, and this summer, the team returned itself to the top of the lacrosse world by winning the Grand Masters 1 division at the Summit Classic with a 7-3 victory over the Sloe-Moes. Former Cornell netminder Joe Solomon earned MVP honors in the win.

The team was sporting the usual Sailin' Shoe pink, white and navy blue colors, with the threads produced by our buddies at Graph-Tex in Cortland, N.Y. Check the team out below, and be sure to visit our Club Gear section to get a look at a ton of custom club gear, uniforms and apparel. For more from the Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Classic, get caught up here. And to see more from Graph-Tex, dip into the archivesand also check out the company's website atGTXLacrosse.com. 

Syracuse assistant coach Lelan Rogers came out of the rhubarb to help the Sailin' Shoe team at the face-off X. Here, he models the Sailin' Shoe uniform, the custom work of our friends at Graph-Tex. He's sporting some 

Sailin' Shoe sideline, puttin' out the vibe.

Sailin' Shoe shaking hands with the Sloe-Moes.

Matt Kerwick, Tom Falge along with Sailin' Shoe family members. 

The great John Zulberti, Peter Schaffer, Dan Pratt and Bill Bergen after the win.

Zulberti traditionally rocks the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars. This year was no different.

More Sailin' Shoe supporters. Notice the sweet GTX Lacrosse bucket hats. 

Congrats to the Sailin' Shoe squad, winners of this year's Grand Masters 1 division at the Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Classic. 

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