FWCC. Vintage West Cathedral Monarch Royals High School Crewneck Sweater

“58-59 Elmhurst Inaugural Basketball Tournament”

This West Cathedral Monarch-Royals crewneck honors one of Harlem’s earliest basketball dynasties. During the 1958-1959 season, the Royals captured the High School Conference Championship, cementing themselves as pioneers of New York hoops glory.

This sweater, stitched in a bold forest green colorway with the WC crest across the chest, was worn proudly when the team traveled to represent Harlem at the Inaugural Basketball Tournament in Elmhurst, Illinois. Players like Clarence “Skyhook” Johnson and Eddie Miles carried the Royals into the Midwest spotlight, showcasing Harlem’s speed, grit, and style on a national stage.

More than just apparel, this crewneck is a time capsule of Harlem’s basketball roots—a reminder of when the Royals first stepped beyond the city limits and showed the country what it meant to play West Cathedral basketball