Mattoon-Charleston Canaries T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams

The Mattoon-Charleston Canaries played only the 1906 season in the Kitty League, owned by the Mattoon City Railway Company, which also built their ballpark at a local amusement park. Despite their short life, the team produced major leaguer Larry Doyle, who went on to star for the New York Giants, winning the 1912 Chalmers Trophy, the 1915 batting title, and four NL pennants during his 14-year career. After the Kitty League folded in 1906, Charleston fielded teams in the Eastern Illinois League under different names in 1907 and 1908 (first the Charleston Broom Corn Cutters and then the Charleston Evangelists, yes, really). When those teams disbanded, minor league baseball left the Charleston-Mattoon area and has not returned.

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. Our KITTY League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic 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.