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 standard (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood.
Size Guide: True to size, roomy
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
- The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
- The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
- 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 tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.
