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 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.
