The Richmond Roses, based in Richmond, Indiana, played their only season in the Class B Central League in 1930, finishing seventh with a 63-75 record under manager John McCloskey. Minor league baseball had first come to Richmond back in 1907, under the Quakers name, in the Ohio-Indiana League.
The Central League folded after that season, and Richmond went without professional baseball until 1946, when the Roses name resumed play, this time in the Class D Ohio State League as a Boston Braves affiliate. That first season back was the franchise's best: a 76-63 record for third place, though the Zanesville Dodgers swept Richmond out of the playoffs in four games.
Richmond stayed in the Roses identity through the 1948 season (by then renamed the Ohio-Indiana League), then became a Detroit Tigers affiliate and switched names to the Richmond Tigers in 1949. Hall of Famer Jim Bunning made his professional debut with the 1950 Tigers at age 18, going 7-8 with a 3.22 ERA, before going on to a long major league pitching career, a Hall of Fame induction, and later a seat in the United States Senate.
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 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.
