The Sioux Falls Packers, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, played six professional seasons from 1966 through 1971 as a Class A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, and two amateur seasons before that. The nickname came from the meatpacking industry that anchored the local economy for decades.
The Packers name started in the collegiate summer Basin League in 1964 and 1965, and that first club won the 1964 championship with Don Sutton pitching for it. Sutton went on to 324 major league wins and the Hall of Fame. Ken Griffey Sr. also came through Sioux Falls in the Packers era, several years before his own long major league career and two decades before he and his son played in the same Seattle outfield.
Sioux Falls joined the reformed Class A circuit in 1966 and stayed until the league ceased operations after the 1971 season. Home games were played at Sioux Falls Stadium, which opened in 1941 and is still in use.
The Packers were one identity in a long local run. Sioux Falls played as the Canaries in 1902 and 1903, as the Soos from 1920 through 1923, and as the Canaries again from 1924 into the 1950s. Independent baseball returned to the city in 1993 under the Canaries name, which remains in use today.
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 crewneck sweatshirts are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand crews. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time.
Size Guide: True to size
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
- The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
- Say goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.
- 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 shirt's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Do not iron; Do not dryclean.
