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The Pilots played in the Florida International League, a Class C and later Class B circuit that stretched from Florida's Gulf Coast across the water to Cuba, one of the few minor leagues ever to cross international waters. Lakeland stayed there through 1952, with a one-year detour as the Lakeland Patriots in 1951, then moved in 1953 to the Class D circuit the city had known since 1919. The move paid off fast: the Pilots won the league championship in 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLakeland's baseball roots go deeper than the Pilots. The city fielded the Lakeland Highlanders as charter members of that same circuit from 1919 to 1926, winning the 1924 title, and Lakeland has served as the Detroit Tigers' spring training home for the better part of a century, the longest such relationship in baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pilots folded after the 1955 season. Our design is adapted from original artwork the team used back in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur crewneck sweatshirts are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand crews. They are a cotton\/poly blend that stands the test of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide: True to size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz\/yd² (271.25 g\/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSay goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade 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. 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