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 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.
