The Helena Senators, based in Helena, Montana, played across six different leagues between 1892 and 1914, more than any other club in the state. They won a league championship in 1909 and had the best record in Montana's first professional league in 1892 without getting to keep the title.
That season Helena went 29-21 and won the four-team second half, then split the first four games of a five-game championship series with Butte. The fifth was never played. Butte withheld the $176 owed to Helena from the gate in Butte, refused a $1,000 bond offered to guarantee Helena would appear for the deciding game, and claimed the championship by default when Helena went home.
Hall of Fame shortstop Joe Tinker played for the 1900 Helena Senators, four years before he became the first name in the Chicago Cubs infield combination that Franklin Pierce Adams made famous in verse. The nickname was borrowed from the old Washington club, a choice the Anaconda Standard called unoriginal while proposing Crackers instead, after Helena's cracker factory.
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.
