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The hurricane permanently altered Galveston's arc from the state's dominant commercial port to something smaller and more regional, and professional baseball's presence there in the mid-1950s reflected a city that had rebuilt and endured rather than one at the height of its power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Caps arrived from the Gulf Coast League, where the franchise had operated since 1950, and spent two seasons in the Big State League before the circuit contracted. The \"White Caps\" name, drawn from the whitecapped waves of the Gulf, was one of the more evocative in the league and suited an island city whose entire identity ran toward the water. The franchise operated as a farm club of Dick Burnett's Dallas operation during part of its Gulf Coast tenure, one of several Big State League clubs the oil tycoon used to stock his higher-classification team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design centers on the brown pelican, the iconic bird of the Texas Gulf Coast and one of Galveston Island's most recognizable residents. The pelican carries a baseball tucked inside its bill pouch, the ball sitting there the way a pelican carries its catch from the Gulf, making the bird and the sport one unified image rather than two separate elements. The White Caps name connects to the Gulf water; the pelican connects to the Gulf shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big State League was a Class B circuit that ran from 1947 through 1957, fielding teams exclusively from across Texas. Named for the state's reputation as the nation's largest, the league stretched from the Gulf Coast to the plains of West Texas, bringing professional baseball to cities the higher-classification Texas League had never reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOur standard tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide: True to size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade with medium fabric (5.3 oz\/yd² (180 g\/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade 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. 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