The Selma Cloverleafs, based in Selma, Alabama, played on and off from 1928 through 1962 and won four league championships, more than any other club the city ever fielded. The name ran through two circuits: the Class B Southeastern League from 1928 to 1950, and the Class D Alabama-Florida League from 1957 to 1962.
The first title came quickly. Zinn Beck, a former major league infielder, managed the original Cloverleafs from 1928 through 1930 and took the Southeastern League pennant in his third season. Selma then went through the pattern common to small-city clubs of the era, folding and reforming repeatedly: out after 1930, back in 1932, out again, back from 1937 through 1941, then 1946 through 1950.
The strongest stretch came at the very end. As a Cleveland Indians farm club, Selma won the Alabama-Florida League in 1959, then again in 1961 and 1962, taking three titles in four years before the franchise closed for good. Earlier affiliations had run through the Washington Senators, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs, and the Kansas City Athletics.
Selma baseball predates the Cloverleafs by decades. The city fielded the Christians in the Southern Association's inaugural 1901 season, the Centralites from 1911 to 1913, the River Rats in 1914, and the Selmians in 1927. Home games were played at Rowell Field and later at Bloch Park, which still stands.
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.
