The Brunswick Pirates, based in Brunswick, Georgia, entered the Georgia-Florida League in 1951 as a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate and became one of the league's most competitive clubs, winning the 1953 championship over Thomasville in a seven-game series and reaching the finals in both 1954 and 1955, though both of those series were abandoned by rainouts with no champion declared.
The 1952 Pirates produced two notable statistical performances and one famous roster entry. Pitcher Fred Green set a league record with 265 strikeouts and went on to pitch in the major leagues for Pittsburgh and Chicago. That same year, a St. John's University outfielder named Mario Cuomo signed for a $2,000 bonus and batted .244 in 81 games before a beaning ended his career. He went on to serve three terms as Governor of New York. In 1954, pitcher Whammy Douglas set another league record with 27 wins. Branch Rickey Jr. served as team vice president throughout the Pittsburgh affiliation.
The franchise continued as the Brunswick Phillies from 1957 through 1958, and returned as the Brunswick Cardinals for the 1962-63 revival. The Georgia-Florida League was a Class D circuit that ran, with a wartime interruption from 1943 through 1945, from 1935 through 1958, fielding teams primarily from south Georgia with occasional representation from Florida and Alabama.
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.
