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 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.
