Maysville Rivermen Crewneck Sweatshirt - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams

The Maysville Rivermen were a minor league baseball team based in Maysville, Kentucky, that played in the Blue Grass League. The team’s name pays tribute to the city’s historic connection to the Ohio River, a vital hub for commerce and transportation in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Maysville was a major shipping port during the steamboat era, known for exporting tobacco, hemp, and bourbon. The "Rivermen" nickname likely refers to the many locals who worked as boatmen, ferrymen, or traders on the river. The team played during the early 1900s when small-town baseball leagues flourished across Kentucky and the surrounding region. The Blue Grass League featured teams from similar river or railroad towns with strong working-class ties. While the Rivermen did not produce any nationally known stars, they were part of a rich baseball tradition in the Ohio River Valley. Their identity reflects Maysville’s heritage as a key river town in Kentucky’s economic and sporting history

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. Our Kentucky collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic teams. 

Our crewneck sweatshirts are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand crews. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time. 

Size Guide: True to size

• Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
• The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
• Say goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.
• Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. The blank shirt's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
  
• Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Do not iron; Do not dryclean.