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Pitcher Jophery Brown went 18-9 in 1968, tying for the league lead in wins, and earned a September call-up to Chicago; he later became one of Hollywood's most celebrated stuntmen. The best prospect to wear the uniform was 19-year-old George Hendrick, who hit .307 for the 1969 club on his way to an 18-year big league career with four All-Star selections and two World Series rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLodi's baseball roots reach back to the California State League of 1904-05, when the city fielded a team wonderfully recorded in the archives as the Lodi Melon Rollers. Professional baseball stayed in Lodi under a parade of later nicknames through 1984, all at little Lawrence Park, before the franchise moved on and eventually settled in Rancho Cucamonga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur design is adapted from the Crushers' original script wordmark found in the team's own game materials, a genuine piece of Lodi baseball graphics brought back to life rather than a modern invention.\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\u003eOur standard tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size.\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\u003eBrand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade with medium fabric (5.3 oz\/yd² (180 g\/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade 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. 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