The Americus Pioneers, based in Americus, Georgia, played in the Class D Georgia-Florida League from 1939 through 1942. The franchise had first appeared in the league as the Americus Cardinals, a St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, from 1935 through 1938. After the war it returned as the Americus Phillies from 1946 through 1950. Among the players who came through that postwar club was Jack Sanford, who pitched for the Phillies in 1949, won the National League Rookie of the Year award with San Francisco in 1957, and went 24-7 for the Giants during their 1962 pennant run. The franchise played one final season as the Americus Rebels in 1951 before relocating to Thomasville, where it became the Thomasville Tomcats in 1952.
Americus reached the league finals in 1946, losing to Moultrie, and 1950, losing to Tallahassee. Shoeless Joe Jackson, permanently banned from organized baseball following the 1919 Black Sox scandal, played semiprofessionally in Americus in the 1920s after his banishment from the game.
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.
