The Youngstown Steelmen, based in Youngstown, Ohio, take their name from the city's long history as a major steel-producing center in the Mahoning Valley. The club succeeded the Youngstown Indians, who had finished last in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League in 1909, after new owners W.R. Terry and Paul Powers took over and renamed the team.
The Steelmen struggled in their first season under the new name, going 55-67 for seventh place in 1910, but rebounded to 82-50 and second place in 1911, behind only the Akron Champs. Shortstop Everett Scott played for Youngstown across these years; he later set the major league record for consecutive games played with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, a streak of 1,307 games that stood until Lou Gehrig broke it in 1933.
Youngstown moved up to the Class B Central League in 1912 and came within three games of the pennant, finishing 74-54 to the Fort Wayne Railroaders' 77-52. The Steelmen spent 1913 in the Interstate League before returning to the Central League for a final season in 1915.
The Steelmen name was not used again, though Youngstown returned to the Central League once more in 1932 as the Buckeyes.
The Central League itself was a Class B circuit that ran, often sporadically, from 1903 into the 1930s (with a later 1948-51 revival), fielding teams mostly from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
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.
