The Parksley Spuds, based in Parksley, Virginia, played in the Eastern Shore League for its entire first run, 1922 to 1928, and were its most successful franchise, winning three championships (1922, 1924, and 1927). The Spuds nickname came from sweet potato farming, a major crop in Parksley and the surrounding Eastern Shore of Virginia. Remarkably, Parksley supported a professional team despite a population of just 607 at the 1920 census, making it by far the smallest town in the league.
The 1924 Five-State Championship produced one of the league's best stories. With Parksley's regular catcher Joe Tagg sick before the series, the Spuds turned to a 16-year-old they'd borrowed from the Easton Farmers: Jimmie Foxx. Playing catcher for the first time in the series, Foxx drove in six runs in the opener (a 17-0 win) and hit .391 with 4 home runs as Parksley won the series 4 games to 2.
The Eastern Shore League was a Class D league that ran on the Delmarva Peninsula across three separate stretches: 1922 to 1928, 1937 to 1941, and 1946 to 1949, with teams drawn from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
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.
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- 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.
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- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
