{"product_id":"eugene-emeralds-exploding-whales-saltwater-taffy-t-shirt","title":"Eugene Emeralds Exploding Whales Saltwater Taffy T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the sweetest blast from the past—literally! Get your hands on the newest \u003cem\u003eSweet, Summer Treats\u003c\/em\u003e release: the \u003cstrong\u003eExploding Whales x Saltwater Taffy Crossover T-Shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e. This limited-edition design serves as a salty-sweet tribute to Florence, Oregon’s most infamous moment—the 1970 exploding whale incident—while celebrating the nostalgic delight of saltwater taffy, a coastal staple. With vibrant, summery colors (inspired by the swirls of the Strawberry-Kiwi flavored taffy) and a whale-sized scoop of local lore, this shirt is a must-have for fans of baseball, beachside treats, and legendary Oregon oddities. Get yours before they’re gone—they won’t stick around forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e  McKenzie Sew On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFit:\u003c\/b\u003e  This t-shirt is comfortable and lightweight.  True to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade of:\u003c\/b\u003e  100% Ring-Spun Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e  Machine wash cold inside out with like colors and tumble dry low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e  A green Exploding Whales mark is printed in front of a taffy-themed design on the front of this tee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially Licensed Merchandise of Minor League Baseball and the Eugene Emeralds, the High-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eAbout The Exploding Whales:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Exploding Whales alternate identity is a reference to the infamous event that occurred on November 12th, 1970 in the city of Florence, Oregon. A 45-foot-long, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore on the coast. The state’s Highway division had jurisdiction over the beaches and, after consulting with the United States Navy, they decided to 'remove' the whale using dynamite. The hope was that the explosion would result in small pieces for animals to consume. Instead, the result went down in the history books. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Eugene Emeralds suited up as the Exploding Whales 6 times in the inaugural 2023 season.  The Emeralds worked closely with the city of Florence, its mayor, city council, and other business leaders to create an identity that can be embraced by all.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"McKenzie SewOn","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":40896814612609,"sku":"WHALES-MCK-TEE-TAFFY-SM","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":40896814645377,"sku":"WHALES-MCK-TEE-TAFFY-MD","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":40896814678145,"sku":"WHALES-MCK-TEE-TAFFY-LG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":40896814710913,"sku":"WHALES-MCK-TEE-TAFFY-XL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2X-Large","offer_id":40896814743681,"sku":"WHALES-MCK-TEE-TAFFY-2XL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3X-Large","offer_id":40896814776449,"sku":"WHALES-MCK-TEE-TAFFY-3XL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3776\/4993\/files\/EugeneEmeralds_WebstoreImages2025_47190.png?v=1788373311","url":"https:\/\/milbshop.com\/products\/eugene-emeralds-exploding-whales-saltwater-taffy-t-shirt","provider":"MiLB Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}