Greensboro Patriots T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - North Carolina

Greensboro Patriots T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - North CarolinaGreensboro's baseball teams have carried the Patriots name on and off since 1908, a reference to the Revolutionary War's Battle of Guilford Courthouse, fought just outside the city in 1781. The Patriots won Piedmont League championships in 1920 and 1926, and back to back titles in 1932 and 1933 with a young Johnny Mize, later a Hall of Fame first baseman, in the lineup. The Patriots joined the Carolina League at its founding in 1945. The 1945 squad

Greensboro's baseball teams have carried the Patriots name on and off since 1908, a reference to the Revolutionary War's Battle of Guilford Courthouse, fought just outside the city in 1781. The Patriots won Piedmont League championships in 1920 and 1926, and back-to-back titles in 1932 and 1933 with a young Johnny Mize, later a Hall of Fame first baseman, in the lineup.

The Patriots joined the Carolina League at its founding in 1945. The 1945 squad struggled badly, setting a league record with 479 errors on the way to a 53-83 finish, a mark only the 1948 club (49-93) would manage to top for futility. Greensboro briefly rebranded as the Pirates in the early 1950s before returning to the Patriots name in 1954 as a Boston Red Sox affiliate, leading the league in attendance that year with over 81,000 fans.

The team's most famous near-miss came in 1955, when the legendary Satchel Paige was signed to pitch a single game for Greensboro, only to have the contract voided by league president George Trautman. Greensboro kept the Patriots name through 1957, then switched to the Yankees in 1958.

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.