The High Desert Mavericks, based in Adelanto, California, played 26 seasons in the California League from 1991 through 2016. The franchise arrived when the Riverside Red Wave was purchased and moved to the Mojave Desert by the Brett brothers, an ownership group that included Hall of Famer George Brett, and won the league championship in its very first season under manager Bruce Bochy, who would go on to win three World Series titles managing the San Francisco Giants.
The Mavericks won four league titles in all: 1991, 1993, 1997, and 2016. The last one came in the franchise's final season, a 3-0 championship sweep that let the team go out as champions the same way it came in. The 1997 club was powered by league MVP Mike Stoner, who hit .358 with 33 home runs and a league-record 142 RBIs.
Their ballpark sat at high altitude beside Highway 395 and was one of the most hitter-friendly parks in professional baseball, so much so that scouts routinely discounted offensive numbers put up there. Future big leaguers who passed through Adelanto included Kyle Seager, Michael Pineda, Ketel Marte, J.J. Hardy, and Corey Hart. The Mavericks were also the first California League team to draw over 200,000 fans in a season and the first in league history to have cheerleaders.
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 (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood.
Size Guide: True to size, roomy
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
- The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
- The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
- 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 tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.
