Paducah Chiefs T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams

The Paducah, Kentucky minor league team was known primarily as the Chiefs, though it also played under the names Indians, Polecats, and Red Birds during its history. The “Chiefs” name, used in 1903, 1911–12, and 1949–55, honored Chief Paduke, a Chickasaw leader for whom the city was named. With the exception of two seasons in the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League, Paducah spent its time in the Class D KITTY League. The team won the league pennant in 1913 and again in 1955, the league’s final season, finishing with the best winning percentage despite fewer wins than Mayfield.

Several notable players came through Paducah, including pitcher Ben Tincup, a Cherokee who logged a 30-year pro career and pitched for Paducah well into his late 40s. Future Kansas City Royals manager Jim Frey began his playing career there in 1950, hitting .325 before moving into coaching and later managing the 1980 AL champions. Another colorful figure was catcher Grover Land, who played in Paducah in 1904 before a major league career with Cleveland and the Federal League’s Brooklyn Tip-Tops, remembered both for his toughness on the field and a series of off-field altercations and arrests.

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. Our KITTY League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic 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.