The Rock Island Islanders was the name of a number of minor league teams from Rock Island, Illinois, from 1901 through 1937. The Islanders played mostly in the Three-I League (the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League) and the Mississippi Valley League. In the late 1800s and first half of the 1900s, teams existed in thousands of small towns across the United States, as Americans looked for recreational activities and entertainment in the era before TV.
The Islanders won the Three-I in 1909 with a 90-48 regular season record. That was their high-water mark in the league, as they were toward the bottom of the standings most years afterward, and they dropped down to the Class D Mississippi Valley League in 1922. In the 1920s the team moved to Douglas Park and shared it with the Rock Island Independents, an early NFL team; Douglas Park still exists today. In the MVL the Islanders won the league in 1932, finishing second in the regular season and then beating Davenport 4-2 in the playoffs. The two teams met in the playoffs again the following year, with Davenport getting the better of the rematch.
The MVL folded after the 1933 season, and the Islanders moved to the Western League for four seasons before folding themselves.
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.
