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 premium lightweight shirts are the hugely popular Bella+Canvas brand 3001 tees. They are much lighter and thinner feeling than a traditional heavyweight tee. They also are more form fitting and feel more snug. These are generally 90% to 100% cotton, although please note that heather colors in this item are 52% cotton.
Size Guide: Fit is true to size or a little snug. Considering ordering one size up if you are normally between sizes.
Brand: Bella Canvas | Product ID: 3001
- Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
- The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.
- Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
- The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
- Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
