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 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.
