Newport Canners Hoodie - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams

Newport Canners Hoodie - Vintage Defunct Baseball TeamsThe Newport Canners were a minor league baseball team from Newport, Tennessee, named for the local canning industry. They played in the Appalachian League from 193742 and the Mountain States League from 194850, both Class D circuits serving small towns in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Like other Tennessee teams in the league, the Canners struggled with low attendance and financial difficulties despite the leagues overall success.

The Newport Canners were a minor league baseball team from Newport, Tennessee, named for the local canning industry. They played in the Appalachian League from 1937–42 and the Mountain States League from 1948–50, both Class D circuits serving small towns in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Like other Tennessee teams in the league, the Canners struggled with low attendance and financial difficulties despite the leagues’ overall success. Their most notable figure was Red Lucas, a former major leaguer who managed the team in 1942 after pitching nearly 300 MLB games in the 1920s and 30s.

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 States League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic teams. 

Our standard (non-premium) hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a draw string hood. 

Size Guide: True to size, roomy

• Brand: Gildan | Product ID: G18500
• Made with a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) that consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester for that cozy feel and warmth you need in a hoodie.
• The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
• The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
• Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. The blank tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
• Tumble dry: medium; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.