The Sacramento Gilt Edges, based in Sacramento, California, played in the California circuit from 1898 through 1900, and no team name in its long history better captures the era's habit of naming ballclubs after their sponsors: the Gilt Edge name came from a beer brewed by Sacramento's Ruhstaller Brewery. Sponsorship clearly agreed with them, as the Gilt Edges won three consecutive league championships from 1898 through 1900, led in that first title year by a 49-27 record and the pitching of Charlie "Demon" Doyle.
Sacramento's baseball roots run as deep as any city in the West. The city fielded the Sacramento Altas in the league's first incarnation in the 1880s, and after the Gilt Edge era the franchise carried on as the Senators, becoming a charter member of the West Coast's top minor league in 1903 and eventually evolving into the beloved Sacramento Solons.
In the first half of the 1900s, professional baseball reached into towns of every size across America, and the early California circuits were among the most colorful, with brewery-sponsored champions, weekend doubleheaders, and Sunday crowds that made baseball the biggest show in town.
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.
