1954 Roswell Rockets Road Throwback Baseball Jersey (Sizes Small - 2XL) With #43 (Joe Bauman)
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To order sizes 3XL - 5XL click here . Roswell, New Mexico Is Known For Two Extraterrestrial Events: The Alleged Crash Of A UFO In 1947, And Joe Bauman's 72 Homers For The Rockets Seven Years Later. This Is The Shirt He Broke The All-Time Professional Baseball Home Run Record In (On September 5, 1954.) It Comes Complete With Joe's #43 On The Back. Jerseys Quite simply, the real thing. Hand-crafted from genuine wool baseball flannel. Each shirt is researched, and carefully re-created using the same materials and production techniques as the original. Lettering on most models is wool felt. Some of the more expensive models (for example our 1938 Baltimore Orioles shirt) feature manual chain-stitch embroidery. The design is directly embroidered into the garment to produce a brilliant effect. Sleeve patches were another important component of vintage jerseys. They often celebrated local events like World's Fairs, or anniversaries like baseballs official centennial in 1939. During wartime, ballclubs would display patriotic shields, like the Stars & Stripes or Health patch. You will find all of these faithfully re-created here. Jersey Numbers Jersey prices include numerals, except where noted (most teams did not wear numbers prior to 1930.) We have chosen a standard number for all of our shirts, which is listed in the text for that model. You may order a different number at no extra charge, but it may slightly delay your order. NOTE: If you would like an alternate number , please write in the comments field of the order form I would like alternate number 5 (five) (or whatever number you want) for item number EFF-HOL-41C (or whatever the item number is you are ordering). Jersey Sizes Sizes available are Medium (38-40) Large (42-44) XL (46-48) XXL (50-52) Smalls are available on request (allow six to eight weeks). Please note that many shirts are made to order, and take one to six weeks for delivery. All jerseys are crafted in the USA, using American materials. History of the Minor Leagues The story of professional baseball does not begin and end with the Major Leagues. Until the early 1950's, big league ball was limited to sixteen teams playing in only ten cities - all but one east of the Mississippi River. For the rest of North America, in towns as large as Los Angeles and as small as Mineral Wells, Texas, Minor League baseball was the game. In 1901, seven minor leagues banded together to form the National Association of Prof
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