The Williamson Red Birds played in the Mountain State League from 1937 to 1942, originally starting as the Williamson Colts before changing their name in 1939. They were one of the league’s most successful teams, posting winning records in five of six seasons and never finishing lower than third place. The Mountain State League, a Class D league for three years and Class C for its final three, was remarkably stable until it shut down due to World War II. Williamson produced several major leaguers, most notably Hall of Famer Stan Musial, who arrived as a 17-year-old pitcher in 1938 and blossomed into one of baseball’s greatest hitters. Other alumni included Del Rice, Hal Rice, and Ken Holcombe, all of whom saw their careers impacted by military service during the war. Decades later, in 1963, Musial was honoured by the Cincinnati Reds with a “Williamson, WV” day at Crosley Field, attended by over 100 residents from the small Appalachian town.
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 State League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic 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.