The East Chicago Conquistadors of East Chicago, Indiana were the city's only professional baseball team, and they lasted one summer, 1995, in a four-club independent league that played entirely within Indiana. The name was chosen in hopes of appealing to East Chicago's large Mexican-American population. Home was E.J. Block Athletic Field, a 3,500-seat park that opened in 1942 and had never housed a professional club.
The Conquistadors finished last at 23-35, 10.5 games behind pennant winner Lafayette, and allowed the most runs in the league. They were also last at the gate, drawing 5,444, or about 188 a date in a park built for 3,500.
Two Conquistadors made the All-Star team: first baseman Larry Hisle Jr., whose .375 average was second in the league, and outfielder Darrio Green (.330, 24 steals). Bruce Newman drove in a team-high 43 runs, and Doug Smyly went 4-1 with a 2.63 ERA in six starts. The manager was Ron D'Auteuil, who was playing second base for Anderson a year later.
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.
