Des Moines was home to the Demons in the mid-1920s, and the name came back in 1959. The Demons were the moniker of the city's Western League team starting in 1925, and that first Demons team won the league with a 98-70 record, one game ahead of the Denver Bears. Six Demons were named to the Western League All-Star team. The Demons repeated as champions in 1926 before the name went away.
The Des Moines Demons were revived in 1959 as a Philadelphia Phillies affiliate and played through 1961 in the Three-I League (the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League). The 1959 team was led by Cal Emery, who hit .323 with 27 home runs and 129 RBI and was named league MVP. The Demons reached the championship series that year but came up short. The name was retired after 1961 when the Three-I League folded, and the city's current club, the Iowa Cubs, arrived in 1969.
Retro Baseball Revival celebrates historic baseball teams with unique apparel, honoring their legacy and bringing history to one-of-a-kind clothing with our old school retro baseball tees from defunct Minor League Baseball teams. All of our high quality apparel is designed, printed, and shipped within the USA. This collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of historic minor league teams.
Our standard tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size.
Size Guide: True to size
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000
- Made with medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.
- The classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear while the crew neckline adds that neat, timeless look that can blend into any occasion, casual or semi-formal.
- The tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.
- Made using 100% US cotton that is ethically grown and harvested. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. This blank tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
