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 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.
