The Dayton Ducks, based in Dayton, Ohio, were named after their own owner and field manager, Howard "Ducky" Holmes, a former catcher who'd played one week in the majors for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1906 before later becoming a Major League umpire. The Ducks took over Dayton's spot in the Class B Central League in 1932, after the league sat out 1931 and the city's previous club, the Aviators, had folded.
In their only Central League season, the Ducks went 77-64, finishing third in the regular-season standings, but caught fire in the postseason, sweeping the Fort Wayne Chiefs four games to none to win the championship.
Dayton's Central League run ended there, but the Ducks name lived on: the club moved into the Middle Atlantic League the next year and played through 1942 (briefly as the Dayton Wings in 1939-40), serving for most of that stretch as a Brooklyn Dodgers affiliate.
The Central League itself was a Class B circuit that ran, often sporadically, from 1903 into the 1930s (with a later 1948-51 revival), fielding teams mostly from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
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 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.
