Henderson, Kentucky, across the Ohio River from Evansville, Indiana, was another western Kentucky town that fielded a Kitty League team off and on through the first two decades of the 20th century.
The first Henderson team, which apparently didn't have a nickname, played in the Kentucky-Indiana League and the Central League in 1896 and 1897. There was then a five-year hiatus before the Henderson Blue Birds played in the Kitty League for the 1903 and 1904 seasons. Thereafter, all the rest of the Henderson teams would be named the Hens.
The first Hens team played in the Kitty League in 1905 and was a continuation of the club previously named the Blue Birds. That team was forced to fold in July of 1905 while sporting a 29-47 record.
Professional baseball did not return to Henderson until 1911, when the team in McLeansboro, Illinois, moved to Henderson in midseason and became the Hens once again. This ushered in a period of some stability, as the Hens played five of the next six seasons of Kitty League play.
1916 was the last year for professional baseball in Henderson, as the Kitty League folded in August of that year. When the league re-formed, Henderson wasn't part of it. While the Henderson-Evansville area would seem a natural home for minor league baseball, the Henderson teams were likely overshadowed by the clubs across the river in Evansville, which generally played in a higher (Class B) league than the Class D Kitty League Hens.
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.
