The Anaheim Aces, based in Anaheim, California, were a charter member of the California League when it was founded in 1941 as a Class C circuit, alongside teams in Bakersfield, Fresno, Merced, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Stockton. Playing at La Palma Park, the Aces finished fifth at 55-82 in the league's inaugural season.
That one season was all Anaheim got. America's entry into World War II after Pearl Harbor gutted minor league rosters, and the Aces folded rather than attempt a 1942 campaign; the league itself shrank to four teams that year and then suspended entirely until 1946. Anaheim would not host professional baseball again until the California Angels arrived from Los Angeles in 1966.
Among the players who wore an Aces uniform was Bert Shepard, who later lost a leg when his fighter plane was shot down over Germany, then returned to pitch in a major league game for the Washington Senators in 1945 with an artificial limb, one of the most remarkable comebacks in baseball history.
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.
