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 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.
