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 standard (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood.
Size Guide: True to size, roomy
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
- The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
- The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
- 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 tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.
