The Newport Canners were a minor league team from Newport, Tennessee, whose nickname reflected the successful canning industry in the area, as many team names of the period did. The team played in the old Appalachian League as well as the Mountain States League, both Class D leagues of teams from the mountains of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The leagues' general success didn't entirely carry over to the Tennessee clubs, though, as the Newport and Maryville-Alcoa outfits both suffered financially from low attendance.
The Canners played in the Appalachian League from 1937 to 1942 and the Mountain States League from 1948 to 1950. Their most famous alum is probably Red Lucas, who managed the team in 1942 and pitched nearly 300 major league games in the 1920s and 30s.
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 tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size.
Size Guide: True to size
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000
- Made with medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.
- The 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.
- The tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.
- Made 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. This blank tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
