The Dover Senators, based in Dover, Delaware, played in the Eastern Shore League from 1923 to 1924 and again in 1926, sandwiching a single 1925 season under the name Dover Dobbins. The franchise returned as the Dover Orioles (a Baltimore Orioles affiliate) from 1937 to 1940, then the Dover Phillies from 1946 to 1948.
The 1923 Senators won the Eastern Shore League pennant at 51-24 under manager Jiggs Donahue, then beat the Blue Ridge League's Martinsburg club 4 games to 2 in the Five-State Championship. That pennant-winning roster included a 20-year-old catcher playing under the name Frank King, a pseudonym used to protect his college eligibility. His real name was Mickey Cochrane, and Dover marked his professional debut; he was pressed into service as Dover's catcher because the team didn't have one. Cochrane hit .322 with 5 home runs in 65 games for Dover that year before moving on to the Philadelphia Athletics, where he became a two-time American League MVP, a three-time World Series champion, and a Baseball Hall of Famer.
The Eastern Shore League was a Class D league that ran on the Delmarva Peninsula across three separate stretches: 1922 to 1928, 1937 to 1941, and 1946 to 1949, with teams drawn from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
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.
