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 premium lightweight shirts are the hugely popular Bella+Canvas brand 3001 tees. They are much lighter and thinner feeling than a traditional heavyweight tee. They also are more form fitting and feel more snug. These are generally 90% to 100% cotton, although please note that heather colors in this item are 52% cotton.
Size Guide: Fit is true to size or a little snug. Considering ordering one size up if you are normally between sizes.
Brand: Bella Canvas | Product ID: 3001
- Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
- The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.
- Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
- The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
- Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
