The Sanford Spinners took their name from the textile mills that were the economic backbone of Sanford and Lee County, North Carolina, spinning thread and producing cloth through the heart of the Depression and the war years. They played just two seasons in the Bi-State League, but the 1941 championship is the franchise's story: entering the playoffs in fourth place at 58-54, the Spinners beat the Martinsville Manufacturers in a seven-game semifinal and then defeated the Danville-Schoolfield Leafs four games to two to win the title. Dave Odom led the staff that year with 16 wins and 190 strikeouts. The design on this shirt plays on the double meaning buried in the name: a spinning top rendered as a baseball, the classic toy's seam-stitch arcs running around its widest point, the act of spinning tying the textile trade and the game together as one object.
In 1942 the Spinners finished second in the regular season at 62-59 and returned to the championship series, but lost to the Rocky Mount Rocks four games to one. The Bi-State League folded after that season and was not revived, ending Sanford's professional baseball run.
The Bi-State League was a Class D circuit that ran from 1934 through 1942, fielding teams from the tobacco and textile country straddling the Virginia-North Carolina border. The league did not resume after World War II.
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.
