The San Jose JoSox, based in San Jose, California, played the 1956 and 1957 seasons in the Class C California circuit, owner of one of the most distinctive names of baseball's portmanteau era. From 1947 through 1955 the club had been the San Jose Red Sox, a Boston affiliate that won league championships in 1949 and 1953. When Boston withdrew after 1955, the newly independent club kept a piece of its old identity, welding San Jose to Sox and playing two seasons as the JoSox.
Independence was a hard way to make a living in the 1950s minors, and after two seasons the club found a new parent in Pittsburgh, becoming the San Jose Pirates for 1958. That season ended with the franchise relocating to Las Vegas in May, and San Jose then sat out of the league until the Bees arrived in 1962.
The JoSox played at San Jose Municipal Stadium, the WPA-built ballpark that opened in 1942 and still hosts professional baseball today, making the JoSox one short, strangely named chapter in one of the longest continuous baseball traditions in the West.
Our design is adapted from original JoSox artwork found in the team's own 1950s game materials, featuring the cap-tipping Joe Sox character, a genuine piece of San Jose 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.
