The Ashland Fruit Company baseball team was an independent team that played various clubs around eastern and central Kentucky during the early 1930s. At the time, some teams were sponsored by, or made up of employees of, the company they played for, and the Ashland Fruit Company team was no exception. We saw the team referred to as the banana peddlers in a 1930 newspaper article, so it seemed fitting to put a banana on their logo.
It doesn't appear that the Ashland Fruit Company team was part of any league, playing a mostly independent schedule. They did play some teams from the Eastern Kentucky League of the time, including the Olive Hill Brickies and the Ashland National Guard. From what we can tell, the Fruit Company itself existed until at least 1950.
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.
