The Williamson Red Birds of Williamson, West Virginia played in the Mountain State League for the whole of the league's existence, 1937 through 1942, as the Williamson Colts for the first two seasons and the Red Birds from 1939 on. Williamson was the most consistent club in the six-team league: a winning record in five of six seasons, a playoff appearance in all six, first-place finishes in 1939 and 1940, and the 1940 championship, when the Red Birds went 76-45 under manager Harrison Wickel and beat the Logan Indians three games to one in the finals. The club never finished lower than third.
The most famous Williamson player was Stan Musial, who pitched for the club in 1938 and 1939 as a teenager out of Donora, Pennsylvania. In July 1939 his manager wrote to the Cardinals recommending they release him for wildness; his .352 average in the outfield that summer is why they did not. The full story is in our Clipping File post, The Manager Who Tried to Get Rid of Stan Musial.
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.
