The Butte Smoke Eaters, based in Butte, Montana, played the 1900 season in the Montana State League and finished 30-40, fourth in a four-team circuit, at the Mt. Columbia Grounds.
The nickname was a mining reference. The Anaconda Standard reported that spring that smoke eaters had already been attached to earlier Butte ball clubs and football teams, and the alternatives under discussion were miners, dismissed as too tame, along with coppers and millionaires. What the papers wanted was a name that captured Butte as the greatest mining city in the world, and the smoke pouring off its smelters supplied it.
Butte had been a charter member of the 1892 Montana State League and took that championship by default, splitting a five-game series with Helena and then withholding Helena's $176 share of the gate until Helena refused to play the decider. Under the Miners name from 1902 the franchise passed through six leagues in sixteen seasons, winning titles in 1902 and 1903. Hall of Fame pitcher Joe McGinnity was player-manager in 1916 and 1917, still pitching in his mid-forties after 246 major league wins.
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.
