The Dubuque Packers played in Dubuque, Iowa, from 1954 through 1967 in the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League and the Class A circuit it became in 1956, as an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians. The Packers won league championships in 1955 and 1962.
In 1956 first baseman Deacon Jones, sent to Dubuque with a bad shoulder, hit .409 for the Packers. He never dipped below .400 after the sixteenth game and set a league record that still stands. Jones later played parts of three seasons for the White Sox.
The 1961 Packers featured two future major league stars at the start of their careers: Tommy John, who won 288 games over 26 seasons and gave his name to the elbow surgery, and Tommie Agee, the 1966 American League Rookie of the Year and a 1969 World Series champion with the New York Mets. Both played at John Petrakis Field, which still stands.
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.
