Bluefield’s baseball history dates back to 1937 when the Bluefield Blue-Grays joined the Mountain State League, playing through 1955 with a hiatus during World War II. The team played at Bowen Field, which opened in 1939 on the Virginia side of the border but is maintained by Bluefield, West Virginia; the stadium was rebuilt in 1973 after a fire and later received orange seats from Anaheim Stadium in the 1990s. The Blue-Grays were affiliated at various times with the Boston Braves, Washington Senators, and Boston Red Sox, and after the Mountain State League folded, they joined the Appalachian League, winning titles in 1949, 1950, and 1954. While few Blue-Grays players reached the majors, Victor Sorrell and Ken McBride did, and Ralph Beard, a standout basketball player at Kentucky, also played for Adolph Rupp's Kentucky teams. After 1955 the Blue-Grays name disappeared, but Bluefield has had an Appalachian League team in all but one season since then. Today, Bowen Field hosts the Bluefield Ridge Runners, part of the collegiate summer Appalachian League.
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 Mountain State League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic 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.
