“Find the Sound, Build the Future.”
FWCC. Vintage East Austin Pirates High School Basketball Jersey
“1996 Home Game”
This 1996 East Austin Pirates jersey tells the story of one of the fiercest rivalries in Texas high school basketball: East Austin vs. St. Johns. Worn by #52, Raymond “Big Ray” Williams, the Pirates’ powerhouse center, this jersey was front and center during the legendary district championship clash.
That night, the gym was overflowing—neighbors, families, and old alumni crammed shoulder to shoulder to watch the battle for East Austin bragging rights. Williams dominated the paint, grabbing rebounds and dropping clutch buckets that pushed the Pirates to a hard-fought victory, sealing their place as district champions.
With its white mesh fabric, purple-and-gold lettering, and game-worn character, this jersey embodies more than a season—it represents East Austin pride, rivalry fire, and the roar of a community that lived for Friday night basketball.
