The Greenville Spinners were the name of Greenville, South Carolina's minor league team on and off from 1908 to 1962, a nod to the textile mills that dominated the city's economy. The first Spinners, in the Carolina Association in 1908, had a hometown kid named Joe Jackson in the outfield, and photos from that season show him in the club's uniform with its capital G. Jackson hit .346 for Greenville before being sold to the Philadelphia Athletics that August, and the Shoeless Joe nickname was born in the Carolina Association that summer.
The Spinners name returned in 1919 and was used through the 1920s (with three league titles), in 1938, from 1946 to 1950 (winning the 1948 pennant), and finally from 1961 to 1962. Tommy Lasorda pitched for the 1949 Spinners at Meadowbrook Park, which the club shared with the Greenville Black Spinners, who played there on Monday nights.
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 premium lightweight shirts are the hugely popular Bella+Canvas brand 3001 tees. They are much lighter and thinner feeling than a traditional heavyweight tee. They also are more form fitting and feel more snug. These are generally 90% to 100% cotton, although please note that heather colors in this item are 52% cotton.
Size Guide: Fit is true to size or a little snug. Considering ordering one size up if you are normally between sizes.
Brand: Bella Canvas | Product ID: 3001
- Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
- The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.
- Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
- The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
- Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
