The Bowling Green Barons played in the Class D Kitty League from 1939 until the league suspended operations about halfway through the 1942 season. The team had started out in Lexington, Tennessee, as the Bees, but was purchased by local businessman Vick Smith and moved to Bowling Green, where it became the Barons in time for the 1939 season.
The Barons wore an interlocked BG on the left chest for home games and a plain block B on their navy caps, with some indication of red trim to go with the navy.
Though short-lived, the Barons managed to win the Kitty League playoffs in 1939 after finishing second in the standings. The next year they reversed things, winning the regular season title but falling to the Jackson Generals in the playoff finals. They were a Brooklyn Dodgers farm team for most of their time in Bowling Green.
The Kitty League suspended operations in June 1942 due to World War II. Though the league returned in 1946, the Bowling Green Barons were not part of it.
After a 67-year wait, professional baseball came back to Bowling Green in 2009 with the Bowling Green Hot Rods, and Bowling Green is currently the only former Kitty League town with an affiliated minor league team. (The Jackson Generals name lasted through the 2019 season; Jackson, Tennessee, now hosts a summer collegiate team, the Jackson Rockabillys.)
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.
