The Reidsville Luckies took their name from Lucky Strike cigarettes, manufactured locally by the American Tobacco Company, and even played their home games at a ballpark called Lucky Strike Park. The franchise first played in the Bi-State League from 1935 to 1940, returned for one season in the Tri-State League in 1947, and then joined the Carolina League in 1948, where they remained through 1954 as the Luckies.
Pitcher Steve Ridzik made his professional debut with Reidsville before going on to a twelve-season major league career with the Phillies, Reds, Giants, Indians, and Senators from 1950 to 1966. Infielder Dick Culler, a veteran of several big league seasons, also played for Reidsville, hitting over .330 in multiple seasons there while teaching school in the offseason.
For their final season in 1955, the team changed its name to the Reidsville Phillies after affiliating with Philadelphia, and the franchise folded for good at the end of that year. A concrete stanchion from the old ballpark still stands at a Reidsville High School field today, and players are said to rub it for luck before games. The Luckies name itself was revived in 2021 as a summer collegiate team playing in the Old North State League.
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 crewneck sweatshirts are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand crews. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time.
Size Guide: True to size
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
- The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
- Say goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.
- Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. The blank shirt's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Do not iron; Do not dryclean.
