The San Bernardino Stampede, based in San Bernardino, California, played in the state's own professional circuit from 1996 through 2002, a rebrand that arrived together with a brand-new ballpark nicknamed The Ranch. The Stampede name and the western theme fit the new stadium hand in glove, and the ballpark, later renamed San Manuel Stadium, still hosts that circuit's baseball today.
The Stampede era opened with a Hall of Famer at third base: 17-year-old Adrián Beltré played 63 games for the 1996 club, hitting 10 home runs on his way to 3,166 major league hits and Cooperstown. Future big league mainstays Ted Lilly and Rafael Furcal followed through in the late 1990s, and the club peaked with back-to-back league championships in 1999 and 2000.
After the 2002 season the franchise rebranded once more, becoming the Inland Empire 66ers in a nod to Route 66, which runs through the heart of San Bernardino. The Stampede name lasted just seven seasons, but they were among the most successful in the city's long baseball history.
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.
