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 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.
