Memphis Red Sox Vintage Logo Shirt - Retro Defunct Baseball Shirt

The Memphis Red Sox were one of the longest-running and most beloved franchises in Negro League baseball history, representing the Bluff City from the 1920s through the 1950s. Owned by the Martin brothers — Dr. B.B. Martin and Dr. W.S. Martin — the Red Sox were a family-run operation that brought top-level Black baseball to Martin Stadium in Memphis for over three decades. The Red Sox were charter members of the Negro Southern League before joining the Negro American League, where they became perennial contenders. The roster over the years featured talented players like pitcher Verdell "Lefty" Mathis, slugger Neil Robinson, and Dan Wilson, along with former Cincinnati Tigers players who joined after that franchise folded. The Red Sox won the Negro American League pennant in 1938 during their first season in the league and remained competitive throughout the 1940s. Martin Stadium was the heart of Black baseball in Memphis, drawing packed crowds for Sunday doubleheaders that were as much social events as sporting contests. For Negro League historians and Memphis baseball fans, this distressed vintage logo tee celebrates the Bluff City's proud Negro League tradition. Celebrate Memphis baseball heritage with this retro, vintage-styled shirt.

• Pre-Shrunk, Sized to Fit
• 4.2oz, Soft and Light, Great Feeling Quality Tees.
  
• DTG Printing For Long-Lasting, Quality Look and Feel

Shirts are made to order in the United States and there is a short production time of 3-5 work days before shipping first class. This may be longer during holiday seasons.

Shirts are sized to fit and pre-shrunk, available in XS to 3XL. We recommend getting your normal t-shirt size. We carry sizes S-3XL and size measurements can be found in the FAQ.

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