The Selma Cloverleafs, based in Selma, Alabama, played on and off from 1928 through 1962 and won four league championships, more than any other club the city ever fielded. The name ran through two circuits: the Class B Southeastern League from 1928 to 1950, and the Class D Alabama-Florida League from 1957 to 1962.
The first title came quickly. Zinn Beck, a former major league infielder, managed the original Cloverleafs from 1928 through 1930 and took the Southeastern League pennant in his third season. Selma then went through the pattern common to small-city clubs of the era, folding and reforming repeatedly: out after 1930, back in 1932, out again, back from 1937 through 1941, then 1946 through 1950.
The strongest stretch came at the very end. As a Cleveland Indians farm club, Selma won the Alabama-Florida League in 1959, then again in 1961 and 1962, taking three titles in four years before the franchise closed for good. Earlier affiliations had run through the Washington Senators, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs, and the Kansas City Athletics.
Selma baseball predates the Cloverleafs by decades. The city fielded the Christians in the Southern Association's inaugural 1901 season, the Centralites from 1911 to 1913, the River Rats in 1914, and the Selmians in 1927. Home games were played at Rowell Field and later at Bloch Park, which still stands.
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.
