The Bakersfield Blaze, based in Bakersfield, California, played in the California League from 1995 through 2016, the final identity of a franchise lineage that began when the city joined the league as a charter member in 1941. The Blaze name arrived when the Los Angeles Dodgers ended an 11-year affiliation and local ownership rebranded, fielding a rare co-operative roster stocked by multiple big league organizations in its first two seasons.
The Blaze played at Sam Lynn Ballpark, the 1941-vintage park famous for facing west into the setting sun, which forced evening games to start late enough for the glare to clear the center field backdrop. Josh Hamilton, the future American League MVP, played for the 2002 Blaze, and Ken Griffey Sr. managed the club from 2011 to 2013.
When the Blaze folded after the 2016 season, it ended 75 years of California League baseball in Bakersfield; the club was the last remaining charter member still playing in its original city. The team went out with the league's longest-tenured address and one of its quirkiest ballparks, done in by the aging facility rather than the fans.
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.
