The Dubuque Packers played in Dubuque, Iowa, from 1954 through 1967 in the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League and the Class A circuit it became in 1956, as an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians. The Packers won league championships in 1955 and 1962.
In 1956 first baseman Deacon Jones, sent to Dubuque with a bad shoulder, hit .409 for the Packers. He never dipped below .400 after the sixteenth game and set a league record that still stands. Jones later played parts of three seasons for the White Sox.
The 1961 Packers featured two future major league stars at the start of their careers: Tommy John, who won 288 games over 26 seasons and gave his name to the elbow surgery, and Tommie Agee, the 1966 American League Rookie of the Year and a 1969 World Series champion with the New York Mets. Both played at John Petrakis Field, which still stands.
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.
