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Outfielder Myril Hoag, an American League All-Star and three-time World Series winner with the Yankees, suited up for the 1946 Azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalatka fielded teams under other names into the early 1960s, but the Azaleas remain the identity the town's baseball history blooms from. The old field, minus its original grandstand, is still in use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Azaleas' league began play in 1919 as a Class D circuit of six teams clustered across central Florida, tracing what would later become the I-4 corridor decades before the interstate existed. The circuit ran through 1928, went dark during the Depression, returned in 1936, paused again for World War II, and resumed in 1946. Unlike most minor leagues of the era, it never truly died; the same circuit still operates across Florida today.\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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