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That 1885 league was formed partly to bring order to the existing town teams and partly to curb the violence and gambling that came with them. The problem did not disappear quickly. The Black Hills Daily Times reported that a fight broke out during a game on August 5, 1890 after an attempted steal of second, and that a spectator drew a revolver on the field before the local marshal stepped in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1891 professional league fielded four clubs, with Deadwood joined by Lead, Hot Springs and a team from Chadron, Nebraska. The same four returned in 1892, though the Chadron franchise moved to Fort Meade during the season. Records and standings from both seasons have not survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo names on the 1892 Deadwood roster reached the major leagues. Catcher Bill Traffley had played five big league seasons in the 1870s and 1880s, and Kid Mohler, one of the very few left-handed second basemen in professional baseball history, went on to a long career out west. The league folded after 1892 and Deadwood has not hosted a professional team since, though a semiprofessional league carried the Black Hills name into the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide: True to size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSay goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade 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. 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