Cairo Egyptians T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams

Cairo Egyptians T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball TeamsCairo, Illinois, once home to a Kitty League team mostly known as the Egyptians, played professional baseball for 18 seasons under names including the Egyptians, Giants, and Champions. Founded at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Cairo was envisioned as a shipping hub but declined due to flooding, railroad bypasses, and economic shifts. Baseball first arrived in 1897 with a Central League team, and the Egyptians later competed in the

Cairo, Illinois, once home to a Kitty League team mostly known as the “Egyptians,” played professional baseball for 18 seasons under names including the Egyptians, Giants, and Champions. Founded at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Cairo was envisioned as a shipping hub but declined due to flooding, railroad bypasses, and economic shifts. Baseball first arrived in 1897 with a Central League team, and the Egyptians later competed in the Kitty League from 1903–1906, 1911–1914, 1922–1924, and 1946–1950, ending as the Cairo Dodgers. Once a thriving town of nearly 20,000, Cairo’s population has since dwindled to about 1,700.

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 KITTY 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.