The Salinas Packers, based in Salinas, California, joined the state's own professional circuit in 1954, bringing professional baseball to the self-proclaimed Salad Bowl of the World. The name honored the produce-packing industry that defined the Salinas Valley, where the lettuce sheds and vegetable packers employed much of the town. The Packers ran through 1958, affiliated first with the Pittsburgh Pirates and then the Milwaukee Braves, and reached the top quickly: Salinas won the league championship in 1957, defeating the Reno Silver Sox in the final round.
The name returned for a second incarnation from 1973 through 1975 as a California Angels affiliate at Salinas Municipal Stadium, where outfielder John Balaz was named league MVP in 1973 before a brief big league career in Anaheim.
Salinas baseball carried on after the Packers under a string of other names into the early 1990s, making the city one of the circuit's steadier small markets across four decades.
Our design is adapted from original Packers artwork found in vintage team programs, featuring the club's lettuce-head batter, a genuine piece of Salinas baseball graphics rather than a modern invention.
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.
