Des Moines was home to the Demons in the mid-1920s, and the name came back in 1959. The Demons were the moniker of the city's Western League team starting in 1925, and that first Demons team won the league with a 98-70 record, one game ahead of the Denver Bears. Six Demons were named to the Western League All-Star team. The Demons repeated as champions in 1926 before the name went away.
The Des Moines Demons were revived in 1959 as a Philadelphia Phillies affiliate and played through 1961 in the Three-I League (the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League). The 1959 team was led by Cal Emery, who hit .323 with 27 home runs and 129 RBI and was named league MVP. The Demons reached the championship series that year but came up short. The name was retired after 1961 when the Three-I League folded, and the city's current club, the Iowa Cubs, arrived in 1969.
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 (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood.
Size Guide: True to size, roomy
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
- The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
- The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
- 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 tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.
