The Williamson Red Birds of Williamson, West Virginia played in the Mountain State League for the whole of the league's existence, 1937 through 1942, as the Williamson Colts for the first two seasons and the Red Birds from 1939 on. Williamson was the most consistent club in the six-team league: a winning record in five of six seasons, a playoff appearance in all six, first-place finishes in 1939 and 1940, and the 1940 championship, when the Red Birds went 76-45 under manager Harrison Wickel and beat the Logan Indians three games to one in the finals. The club never finished lower than third.
The most famous Williamson player was Stan Musial, who pitched for the club in 1938 and 1939 as a teenager out of Donora, Pennsylvania. In July 1939 his manager wrote to the Cardinals recommending they release him for wildness; his .352 average in the outfield that summer is why they did not. The full story is in our Clipping File post, The Manager Who Tried to Get Rid of Stan Musial.
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 (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.
