Fayetteville Highlanders T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - North Carolina

Fayetteville Highlanders T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - North CarolinaThe Highlanders name first appeared in Fayetteville in 1909, and one of its earliest stars was Jim Thorpe, the future Olympic gold medalist and Pro Football Hall of Famer, who played for the team in 1910. Thorpe's stint in minor league baseball would later cost him those Olympic medals, since accepting pay to play violated the amateur rules of the time, though they were posthumously restored in 2022. The Highlanders name returned in 1953 when the

The Highlanders name first appeared in Fayetteville in 1909, and one of its earliest stars was Jim Thorpe, the future Olympic gold medalist and Pro Football Hall of Famer, who played for the team in 1910. Thorpe's stint in minor league baseball would later cost him those Olympic medals, since accepting pay to play violated the amateur rules of the time, though they were posthumously restored in 2022.

The Highlanders name returned in 1953 when the Carolina League's Fayetteville Athletics rebranded, winning the league championship that same year with an 86-51 record while affiliated with the Philadelphia Athletics. The team switched to a Baltimore Orioles affiliation in 1955, then to the Cleveland Indians in 1956, winning a second Carolina League title that year at 78-71. The franchise folded after the 1956 season, and professional baseball did not return to Fayetteville for another thirty years.

Fayetteville's baseball pedigree dates back further still: the city's ballgrounds hosted Babe Ruth's first professional home run in 1914, during a Baltimore Orioles spring training game, and the spot is still marked with a plaque today.

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 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.