The Zanesville Potters, based in Zanesville, Ohio, take their name from the city's long history as a pottery-manufacturing center. The club picked up the name in 1910, continuing the Central League franchise that had played the two previous seasons as the Zanesville Infants.
Zanesville finished sixth in 1910 at 61-76 under manager Roy Montgomery, then improved to third in 1911, going 74-58 under new manager Joe Raidey, behind only the pennant-winning Dayton Veterans.
The 1912 season brought a steep decline. Zanesville cycled through three managers and finished 52-78, and that June, a tornado tore through the city. The following March, an even worse disaster hit: a flood on the Muskingum and Licking Rivers that crested 29 feet above normal. The club, by then playing in the Interstate League, briefly renamed itself the Zanesville Flood Sufferers in the disaster's aftermath before disbanding in June 1913.
Pitcher Sam Jones got his start with that final Zanesville club before making his major league debut with the Cleveland Naps in 1914. Nicknamed "Sad Sam" for his somber demeanor, Jones went on to win 229 games over a 22-year career, mostly with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, and pitched in four World Series.
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
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