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 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
- Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
- The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.
- Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
- The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
- Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
