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 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.
