The St. Augustine Saints wore the most natural nickname in Florida: their city, the oldest in America, is named for a saint. The club first appeared in 1926-27 in a Class B southeastern circuit, then found its true home in 1936, joining central Florida's league and winning the championship in its first season with a four-game sweep of Daytona Beach.
The Saints were a power for the next decade and a half, taking another title in 1949 as a Chicago Cubs affiliate and posting first-place seasons in 1941 and 1947 along the way. The franchise's most poignant story belongs to Forrest "Lefty" Brewer, a pitching phenom who threw a no-hitter for the Saints in 1938. Brewer jumped into Normandy with the 82nd Airborne on D-Day and was one of five professional and semipro ballplayers killed in the invasion.
The Saints folded in June 1952, undone by poor attendance and thin funds. Francis Field, their old home ground, still hosts events in St. Augustine today.
The Saints' league began play in 1919 as a Class D circuit of six teams clustered across central Florida, tracing what would later become the I-4 corridor decades before the interstate existed. The circuit ran through 1928, went dark during the Depression, returned in 1936, paused again for World War II, and resumed in 1946. Unlike most minor leagues of the era, it never truly died; the same circuit still operates across Florida today.
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.
