The Boise Pilots, based in Boise, Idaho, played eleven seasons of Class C baseball between 1939 and 1954 as one of six charter members of a new circuit covering Idaho and Utah. They were unaffiliated with any major league organization for their entire run.
The name came out of a public contest that drew nearly 300 entries in February 1939, and it was about airplanes. Winner Parke P. Gavin argued that Boise had the largest airport in America, that it would bring the airplane industry to the city, and that this team would pilot Boise back to baseball. The club then played at Airway Park, a few blocks east of the municipal airport.
The Pilots reached the league finals in 1940, 1941 and again in 1942, and lost all three. Boise had fielded professional clubs since 1904, including the Fruit Pickers, the Infants and the Irrigators.
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 crewneck sweatshirts are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand crews. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time.
Size Guide: True to size
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
- The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
- Say goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.
- 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 shirt's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Do not iron; Do not dryclean.
