The Fort Wayne Brakies, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, took their name from the city's railroad industry. A "brakie" was railroad slang for a brakeman, the crew member responsible for installing, inspecting, and operating a train's brakes. Fort Wayne wore the name for a single season, 1911, sandwiched between stretches as the Railroaders and the Billikens in the Class B Central League, a run that stretched back to 1903 with brief detours to the Class A Western Association in 1901 and the Class C Interstate Association in 1906.
The Brakies had their best season under either name: an 88-54 record that finished second in the eight-team league, three games behind the pennant-winning Dayton Veterans, under manager Doc Casey.
Fort Wayne reverted to the Railroaders nickname the following year and won the 1912 Central League championship outright, going 77-51 in a newly expanded 12-team league under manager Shag Shaughnessy.
The Central League itself was a Class B circuit that ran, often sporadically, from 1903 into the 1930s (with a later 1948-51 revival), fielding teams mostly from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West 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.
