Alton Blues T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams

Alton Blues T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball TeamsThe Alton Blues, hailing from Alton, Illinois were a one year wonder in the III League (Illinois Indiana Iowa League). Located about 20 miles north of St. Louis, Alton sits along the Mississippi River in Illinois. The Blues joined the league for the 1917 season, but they wouldn't last long as the league ended the season early due to the start of WWI. The Blues would finish in last with only 18 wins from 62 games. They played at Sportsman's Park, which

The Alton Blues, hailing from Alton, Illinois were a one-year wonder in the III League (Illinois - Indiana - Iowa League). Located about 20 miles north of St. Louis, Alton sits along the Mississippi River in Illinois. The Blues joined the league for the 1917 season, but they wouldn't last long as the league ended the season early due to the start of WWI. The Blues would finish in last with only 18 wins from 62 games. They played at Sportsman's Park, which is now the site of the Alton Police Department. 

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 Triple I 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.