Some towns got forgotten when the leagues folded
Multicolored cartoon piñata in the shape of a burro
" above large flowing cursive script reading "Hitters" with an underline swoosh
The design employs a retro postcard aesthetic with clean linework and warm color blocking that evokes classic roadside Americana signage
1911" flanking a cartoon Grim Reaper swinging a bat with golden-yellow accents
Fort Wayne Kekiongas - Indiana - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - 3/4 Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt back to the future Some towns got forgotten whenFort 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