The Oak Ridge Bombers name was carried by two different teams in the east Tennessee town of Oak Ridge. The first was a short-lived Class D club that played in the Mountain States League in 1948. After just a couple of months the team was moved north to Hazard, Kentucky, where it became the Hazard Bombers.
The second team, or the "team that lasted" as a 2009 newspaper article called it, was a semi-pro team of all African-American players. This is the team that caught the imagination of the Oak Ridge community. Formed around 1944, the Bombers lasted until the mid-1960s. Many of the players worked for the government at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory during the week, then hit the road to play games throughout the Southeast on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. One of the players from that time, James Capshaw, said, "We whupped just about everyone we played." Another alumnus, Eugene Williams, went on to be the winning pitcher in the 1957 Negro League East-West All-Star Game while playing for the Memphis Red Sox.
The significance of the Oak Ridge Bombers was recognized by the National Park Service, which placed a wayside historical marker about the team at the Oak Ridge Baseball Complex, 15 Wilberforce Avenue, Oak Ridge.
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.
