Bluefield’s baseball history dates back to 1937 when the Bluefield Blue-Grays joined the Mountain State League, playing through 1955 with a hiatus during World War II. The team played at Bowen Field, which opened in 1939 on the Virginia side of the border but is maintained by Bluefield, West Virginia; the stadium was rebuilt in 1973 after a fire and later received orange seats from Anaheim Stadium in the 1990s. The Blue-Grays were affiliated at various times with the Boston Braves, Washington Senators, and Boston Red Sox, and after the Mountain State League folded, they joined the Appalachian League, winning titles in 1949, 1950, and 1954. While few Blue-Grays players reached the majors, Victor Sorrell and Ken McBride did, and Ralph Beard, a standout basketball player at Kentucky, also played for Adolph Rupp's Kentucky teams. After 1955 the Blue-Grays name disappeared, but Bluefield has had an Appalachian League team in all but one season since then. Today, Bowen Field hosts the Bluefield Ridge Runners, part of the collegiate summer Appalachian League.
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. Our Mountain States League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic 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.
