The Valley City Hi-Liners, based in Valley City, North Dakota, carried their name through two Class D seasons that were, strictly speaking, two different ball clubs. The first was a 1922 Dakota League franchise. The second was a 1923 North Dakota League club that arrived from somewhere else entirely.
The 1922 version began under team president J.H. Sampson, who hired former major league pitcher Charlie Boardman as player-manager. Boardman was signed away by the Kansas City Blues shortly after the season started, first baseman Ernie Menne took over briefly, and the club never recovered. Sitting at 25-46 on August 3, 1922, the franchise moved to Bismarck and finished the year as the Bismarck Capitals, ending 30-64 and last in the eight-team league.
Valley City got the name back the following summer by the same mechanism that took it away. The New Rockford-Carrington Twins, a charter member of the 1923 North Dakota League, relocated to Valley City on July 17 and became the Hi-Liners. Under manager Earl Pickering the combined club went 30-38 and placed third in the four-team circuit, 17.5 games behind the Minot Magicians. The league folded when the season ended early that August.
Valley City has not hosted professional baseball since. In the 1800s and first half of the 1900s, teams existed in thousands of small towns across the United States, as Americans looked for recreational activities and entertainment in the era before TV.
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.
