The Visalia Stars, based in Visalia, California, played the 1953 season in the Class C California circuit, a one-year identity in the middle of one of minor league baseball's most durable small markets. Visalia had joined the league in 1946 as the Visalia Cubs, and when the Chicago affiliation lapsed for 1953 the club played as the Stars before the Cubs name returned the following year.
The Stars played at Recreation Park, the intimate downtown ballpark that opened for the 1946 season and remains in use today as one of the smallest and oldest parks in affiliated baseball, a place where the outfield fences sit close and the light standards are practically on top of the action. Visalia has fielded a team in that circuit in nearly every season since 1946 under a long list of names, making the little San Joaquin Valley city one of its great constants.
The 1950s were hard years for minor league baseball everywhere, as television and big league broadcasts thinned crowds in small towns across America, and one-year identities like the Stars were often the visible seam of an affiliation change happening behind the scenes. Visalia weathered it all, and baseball never left.
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 crewneck sweatshirts are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand crews. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time.
Size Guide: True to size
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
- The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
- Say goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.
- Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. The blank shirt's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Do not iron; Do not dryclean.
