The Longview Cannibals played in various leagues throughout Texas between 1893 and 1939 and had one of the most unusual monikers in all of sports. The Cannibals nickname came from a newspaper reporter's story. The San Antonio Missions of the much bigger Texas League came to Longview in 1895 and surprisingly lost to Longview's semi-pro club, and San Antonio's reporter wrote that the Longview team had "ate up" San Antonio. That's how the name came to be, and it stuck over the years.
The Cannibals were successful on the field beyond that one game, too. They bounced between a number of leagues but over time sent more than 60 players to the majors. Their lone league title came in the East Texas League in 1926. After 1939 the team was renamed the White Sox to match Longview's major league affiliation, and the Cannibals name was no more.
For a deep dive on the Cannibals, check out Jeff Barnhart's book The Longview Cannibals: A Complete History of East Texas' Most Celebrated Baseball Club.
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 (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood.
Size Guide: True to size, roomy
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
- The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
- The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
- Made 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. The blank tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.
