There were two iterations of the Welch Miners, a minor league baseball team from Welch, West Virginia. The first played in the Mountain State League from 1937–1942, reaching the playoffs every year but never winning a title, though they made the finals in 1941. After World War II, the Miners reformed in 1946 as part of the Appalachian League, eventually winning back-to-back league championships in 1952 and 1953 before financial issues led to their relocation to Marion, Virginia in 1955.
Before affiliated baseball arrived, local coal miners formed a team called the Welch Senators, whose success led to the construction of Blakely Field, later home to both Miners teams. While the Miners never produced a Hall of Fame player, several alumni reached the majors, including 1951 Miner Dave Bristol, who managed four MLB teams and helped shape the early “Big Red Machine” Reds. Former big leaguer Max Butcher also pitched for the Miners in 1946 after a 10-year MLB career. Today, the nearest pro baseball to Welch is in Bluefield, West Virginia, 33 miles away.
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 Mountain State League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic 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.
