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It appears in the league records for those three seasons and then vanishes, replaced without explanation, one of a handful of short-lived nicknames the Memphis club cycled through before settling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Association ran from 1901 through 1961 and was the most stable minor league in the South. In the 1800s and first half of the 1900s, teams existed in thousands of small towns across the United States, as Americans looked for recreational activities and entertainment in the era before TV.\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. 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