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 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.
