Fort Wayne Kekiongas - Indiana - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - Unisex Sweatshirt rr_track_peewee Vintage hand-drawn illustration of Santa

Vintage hand-drawn illustration of Santa Claus seated on a chimney

Freeport's Pretzels took the diamond in 1905 as part of the Class B Wisconsin State League

Skateland in Cleveland pledged to defeat fascism through roller skating

the franchise gave Cedar Valley something to rally around on warm summer nights

the Trojans competed in the Eastern League

Fort Wayne Kekiongas - Indiana - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - Unisex Sweatshirt rr_track_peewee Vintage hand-drawn illustration of SantaFort Wayne's Kekiongas, established in 1866, hold a singular place in baseball history. On May 4, 1871, they played in the very first professional league game ever recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Some teams win championships, but the Kekiongas claimed something rarer, the first pitch of professional baseball itself. Part of our Defunct Baseball collection, inspired by the vintage Minor League teams of yesteryear. The Details: Distressed navy arched