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 premium lightweight shirts are the hugely popular Bella+Canvas brand 3001 tees. They are much lighter and thinner feeling than a traditional heavyweight tee. They also are more form fitting and feel more snug. These are generally 90% to 100% cotton, although please note that heather colors in this item are 52% cotton.
Size Guide: Fit is true to size or a little snug. Considering ordering one size up if you are normally between sizes.
Brand: Bella Canvas | Product ID: 3001
- Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear.
- The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.
- Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.
- The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.
- Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
