The Lafayette Bulls, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, were one of the stronger clubs in the Evangeline League's Class C era. In 1950, the Bulls posted a league-best 86-53 record under manager Harry Strohm, though the Baton Rouge Red Sticks ultimately won the championship in the playoffs. Lafayette reached the finals in 1953 as well, falling to the Thibodaux Giants four games to one.
Lafayette had been part of the Evangeline League since the circuit's founding season in 1934, first as the White Sox. The hub city of Acadiana was considered one of the league's marquee franchises from the start, with the circuit's best ballpark and large crowds. The Bulls identity ran from 1948 through 1953, before the city's franchise continued as the Oilers from 1954 through 1957. The Oilers won the 1955 championship and reached the 1956 finals, which were cancelled due to a boycott tied to the team's refusal to integrate, before folding mid-season in June 1957.
The Evangeline League was a Class D minor league (Class C from 1949) that operated primarily in southern and central Louisiana from 1934 through 1957, with a wartime pause from 1943 through 1945. Named for the Acadian folk heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 epic poem, the league was nicknamed the "Pepper Sauce League" or the "Tabasco Circuit" by fans and sportswriters, a nod to the Cajun country setting and the volatile brand of baseball played there.
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.
