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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\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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