The Hopkinsville Hoppers, who often went by the local nickname for the city, Hoptown, were one of the most stable teams in Kitty League history. Hoptown fielded a team in every version of the Kitty League from 1904 to 1954. There were some bumps along the way, and a couple of seasons were shut down early, but all in all this was a stable and popular franchise that entertained Hopkinsville and the surrounding communities (including the large Fort Campbell army post nearby) for half a century.
Hopkinsville played as the Browns in its very first season in 1904 but thereafter was known exclusively as the Hoppers. At home they wore white with bright red trim and socks. For most of their history they were not affiliated with any one major league team, though they did have short runs as an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1940s and 50s.
The Hoppers won three Kitty League pennants, in 1911, 1938, and 1948. In 1947 they won the Kitty League playoff title after posting only a 69-56 record, their only playoff championship. The next season the team vastly improved, going 85-41 on the way to that third pennant, but fell short in the playoffs, losing in the first round.
The Hoppers went the way of the rest of the Kitty League in the mid-1950s, as the league folded in 1955 and took the Hoppers with it.
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 premium lightweight shirts are the hugely popular Bella+Canvas brand 3001 tees. They are much lighter and thinner feeling than a traditional heavyweight tee. They also are more form fitting and feel more snug. These are generally 90% to 100% cotton, although please note that heather colors in this item are 52% cotton.
Size Guide: Fit is true to size or a little snug. Considering ordering one size up if you are normally between sizes.
Brand: Bella Canvas | Product ID: 3001
- Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
- The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.
- Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
- The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
- Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
