The Pocatello Gems, based in Pocatello, Idaho, played two seasons in 1984 and 1985 and lost far more than they won, going 23-47 and then 24-45. The story is less about the record than about how the franchise got there.
It was the same team Pocatello had lost eighteen years earlier. The city's club moved to Ogden, Utah after the 1965 season, spent eight years there under two different names, moved again to Lethbridge, Alberta, and then came back to Pocatello for 1984 after two decades away. Few franchises make a round trip like that.
The 1984 club played independently under manager Ron Mihal and finished with the worst record in the league. The 1985 team became an Oakland Athletics affiliate under Dave Hudgens and improved marginally, finishing third of four in its division. Its one bright spot was shortstop Walt Weiss, who made the league all-star team and went on to win American League Rookie of the Year in 1988 and manage the Colorado Rockies.
The Gems suspended operations after 1985. Baseball came back to Pocatello in 1987 and stayed on and off through 1993, and Halliwell Park hosted all of it.
Professional baseball in Pocatello goes back to 1900, and the city put together 35 seasons across the next nine decades. Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda ran the club there in 1965, the year before it left for Ogden.
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 (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood.
Size Guide: True to size, roomy
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
- The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
- The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
- 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 tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.
