The San Francisco Wasps, based in San Francisco, California, played in the California circuit from 1899 through 1902, holding down its biggest market during its turn-of-the-century revival. San Francisco was the one constant across every incarnation of the early California circuit, and in an era when the league's clubs regularly carried sponsor names, from brewery-backed champions to whiskey brands, the Wasps name may well have nodded to The Wasp, San Francisco's famous satirical weekly of the day, though the naming record is not definitive.
Wasps box scores read like a preview of West Coast baseball's next two decades. Outfielder George Hildebrand left San Francisco for Brooklyn after the 1901 season, and though his major league playing career lasted only 11 games, he is credited with helping originate the spitball and went on to spend 22 years as an American League umpire, working four World Series. Jack Dunleavy departed for four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, and first baseman Lou Nordyke became a West Coast league standout; a June 1901 account has Nordyke leading a 9-3 win over Oakland with a home run, triple, and double.
The Wasps' final season proved historic. After 1902, the circuit's leading operators reorganized it into the new West Coast league, with San Francisco's entry reborn as the Seals, the franchise that would dominate West Coast baseball for the next half century. The Wasps were the end of the line for the old league as a top-level operation; everything after 1902 played in the new league's shadow.
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.
