The Dubuque Packers played in Dubuque, Iowa, from 1954 through 1967 in the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League and the Class A circuit it became in 1956, as an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians. The Packers won league championships in 1955 and 1962.
In 1956 first baseman Deacon Jones, sent to Dubuque with a bad shoulder, hit .409 for the Packers. He never dipped below .400 after the sixteenth game and set a league record that still stands. Jones later played parts of three seasons for the White Sox.
The 1961 Packers featured two future major league stars at the start of their careers: Tommy John, who won 288 games over 26 seasons and gave his name to the elbow surgery, and Tommie Agee, the 1966 American League Rookie of the Year and a 1969 World Series champion with the New York Mets. Both played at John Petrakis Field, 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 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.
