The Grand Forks Flickertails, based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, played four seasons between 1912 and 1915, first in the Central International League and then in the Class C circuit that league became. The nickname came straight off the state seal of civic identity: North Dakota was known as the Flickertail State for the Richardson's ground squirrel that flicks its tail across the prairie.
The club never made it through its final season. Grand Forks withdrew from the league on July 5, 1915, and did not return in 1916, leaving the circuit to reorganize around six teams. The Fargo-Moorhead Graingrowers, who had spent the season chasing Grand Forks and Superior out of the standings, went on to win the championship.
Grand Forks had a longer baseball history than the Flickertails' four years suggest. The Grand Forks Senators played in the semiprofessional Red River Valley League in 1897, and the Grand Forks Forkers played from 1902 through 1906. The Grand Forks Chiefs followed much later, running from 1934 into the 1960s.
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.
