The Lafayette Bulls, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, were one of the stronger clubs in the Evangeline League's Class C era. In 1950, the Bulls posted a league-best 86-53 record under manager Harry Strohm, though the Baton Rouge Red Sticks ultimately won the championship in the playoffs. Lafayette reached the finals in 1953 as well, falling to the Thibodaux Giants four games to one.
Lafayette had been part of the Evangeline League since the circuit's founding season in 1934, first as the White Sox. The hub city of Acadiana was considered one of the league's marquee franchises from the start, with the circuit's best ballpark and large crowds. The Bulls identity ran from 1948 through 1953, before the city's franchise continued as the Oilers from 1954 through 1957. The Oilers won the 1955 championship and reached the 1956 finals, which were cancelled due to a boycott tied to the team's refusal to integrate, before folding mid-season in June 1957.
The Evangeline League was a Class D minor league (Class C from 1949) that operated primarily in southern and central Louisiana from 1934 through 1957, with a wartime pause from 1943 through 1945. Named for the Acadian folk heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 epic poem, the league was nicknamed the "Pepper Sauce League" or the "Tabasco Circuit" by fans and sportswriters, a nod to the Cajun country setting and the volatile brand of baseball played there.
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.
