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The reason for the Packers name is not documented in the sources checked; it likely refers to the Yakima Valley's fruit-packing industry, but that has not been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVernon Johnson started the season as manager, and Hub Kittle replaced him on July 2. Kittle also pitched, going 7-18 with a 4.76 ERA. He went on to a long Yakima connection, winning the 1956 pennant as manager of the Bears, and was pitching coach of the 1982 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals. In 1980, at age 63, he took the mound for Triple-A Springfield and became the only man to pitch professionally in six decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roster included Spencer Harris, who had managed the 1946 Stars and returned in 1948 as a 47-year-old outfielder. He hit .330 in 34 games in his final season. Harris played for the Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators and Philadelphia Athletics between 1925 and 1930, and he still holds minor league career records for hits (3,617), runs (2,287) and doubles (743). Gene Thompson led the club with a .319 average and 41 doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur crewneck sweatshirts are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand crews. 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