The Victoria Rosebuds, based in Victoria, Texas, played a single season in the Big State League in 1957, one of only four franchises to complete that final, truncated campaign as the circuit dissolved around them. Victoria sits in South Texas between the Gulf Coast and the San Antonio hill country, a ranching and agricultural hub whose economy ran more toward cattle and oil than flowers, which made the "Rosebuds" nickname an outlier in a region full of Spudders, Clippers, and Sea Hawks.
The franchise had operated the previous season as the Victoria Eagles before adopting the Rosebuds name for 1957. After the Big State League folded, the franchise stepped up in classification to the Texas League, where it continued operating through 1961. The Victoria Generals of the Texas Collegiate League now play at Riverside Stadium, the same ballpark the Eagles and Rosebuds called home in the 1950s.
The Big State League was a Class B circuit that ran from 1947 through 1957, fielding teams exclusively from across Texas. Named for the state's reputation as the nation's largest, the league stretched from the Gulf Coast to the plains of West Texas, bringing professional baseball to cities the higher-classification Texas League had never reached.
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.
