The Klamath Falls Gems played in Klamath Falls, Oregon, from 1948 through 1951 and were the Far West League's most successful club: a Philadelphia Phillies affiliate every season, the only team with a winning record in all four years, three trips to the playoff final, the 1950 pennant at 87-52 and a 3-0 sweep of Redding in the 1951 final.
The club was nearly the Pioneers, the winner of a January 1948 fan contest, until the board learned the town's semi-pro Sunday club had already incorporated under that name. In mid-February it settled on Gems instead, a play on the Netted Gem potatoes grown across the Klamath country and a hope that the team would be a jewel of the league.
Gus Triandos played catcher and first base for the 1950 pennant winners and hit .347 with a league-leading 183 hits; with Baltimore he became a three-time American League All-Star and caught Hoyt Wilhelm's 1958 no-hitter. Hub Kittle, who managed the 1949 and 1950 clubs, later coached pitchers for the 1982 World Series champion Cardinals.
The Far West League was a Class D circuit that ran from 1948 through 1951 with clubs in California, Nevada and Oregon, eight teams for its first three seasons and six in its last. It disbanded in January 1952 after Pittsburg, Redding and Medford withdrew, with the Korean War draft thinning the supply of young players.
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.
