There were two iterations of the Welch Miners, a minor league baseball team from Welch, West Virginia. The first played in the Mountain State League from 1937–1942, reaching the playoffs every year but never winning a title, though they made the finals in 1941. After World War II, the Miners reformed in 1946 as part of the Appalachian League, eventually winning back-to-back league championships in 1952 and 1953 before financial issues led to their relocation to Marion, Virginia in 1955.
Before affiliated baseball arrived, local coal miners formed a team called the Welch Senators, whose success led to the construction of Blakely Field, later home to both Miners teams. While the Miners never produced a Hall of Fame player, several alumni reached the majors, including 1951 Miner Dave Bristol, who managed four MLB teams and helped shape the early “Big Red Machine” Reds. Former big leaguer Max Butcher also pitched for the Miners in 1946 after a 10-year MLB career. Today, the nearest pro baseball to Welch is in Bluefield, West Virginia, 33 miles away.
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. Our Mountain States League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic teams.
Our standard (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood.
Size Guide: True to size, roomy
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
- The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
- The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
- 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 tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.
