The Charleston Sea Gulls, based in Charleston, South Carolina, won the Southern League title in 1893, finishing 51-32 for the best winning percentage in a twelve-team circuit whose season was cut short on August 12. They came back the following year at 33-23 and finished third.
Charleston had been in professional baseball almost from the start. The 1886 club was the city's first, and the franchise won a title in 1892 as well, giving it two championships in consecutive seasons under slightly different league banners.
The longer run came later. Charleston was a charter member of the Class C circuit that formed in 1904 across Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, and stayed in it until 1923. The 1907 team won the pennant at 75-46 behind Tom Raftery, who led the league in both batting average and hits. Charleston posted the best regular season record again in 1914 at 78-46 and once more in 1917, losing in the playoffs both times, then took a fourth title in 1922.
The name drifted over the years, appearing as Seagulls, Sea Gulls, and eventually just Gulls, before the club became the Palmettos in 1920 and the Pals from 1921 through 1923. Charleston's early teams played at Ball Park Field and later at Hampton Park, and they are the direct ancestors of the professional baseball the city still has today.
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 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.
