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 premium lightweight shirts are the hugely popular Bella+Canvas brand 3001 tees. They are much lighter and thinner feeling than a traditional heavyweight tee. They also are more form fitting and feel more snug. These are generally 90% to 100% cotton, although please note that heather colors in this item are 52% cotton.
Size Guide: Fit is true to size or a little snug. Considering ordering one size up if you are normally between sizes.
Brand: Bella Canvas | Product ID: 3001
- Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
- The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.
- Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
- The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
- Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
