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 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.
