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 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.
