Chatham All Stars Reversible Jersey - Chocolate/Cream

NOW IN STOCK - The latest addition to the Hidden History collection! Our first ever "Reversible" jersey commemorates The Chatham (Colored) All Stars, the first team in 1934 to win a title in the Ontario Baseball Amateur Association! Product Details High Quality Embroidered Chatham "Stars" Logo 100% Polyester Fleece "Reversible" Hoodie, Oversized for comfortable fit Front - Solid Chocolate Brown Sublimated Jersey with "C-Crown" logo Inside - Cream Sublimated Jersey with Brown Stripes alternate with "Stars" Logo Hidden History Authentic patch Chatham Coat of Arms Shoulder Patch (Left) Pan African Canadian Flag Patch (Right) Colorway: Chocolate Brown/Cream Model wears size Large Historical Significance The team was formed as a group of friends playing baseball in 1932 in Chatham, Ontario since black players were banned from major league baseball and were not welcome on many amateur white teams. They began setting up their own exhibitions games until a local business man and member of the OBAA noticed the skill level of the team. He arranged city games where they would compete against white teams and they quickly grew in popularity. In just their second year of competitive play, the Chatham All Stars won their first provincial championship, making them the first Black team ever to win an OBAA title. The team included notable players such as Earl "Flat' Chase, Wilfred "Boomer" Harding, Ferguson Jenkins Sr. and Willie Shaughnosh. Our jersey is made to pay homage to the legacy of Baseball in Canada that has remained hidden for for close to a century. Black contributions to the world of sports extend beyond breaking color barriers - it's deeply tied to the families and communities that Black people built that still stand to this day. Thank you to the amazing innovators and captivating players for the all Black baseball team, the Chatham All Stars. Check out this article if you want to learn more about the Chatham All Stars Be the first to wear a piece of our history. THIS IS A REVERSIBLE JERSEY - COLORWAYS DO NOT COME SEPARATELY AND COLOR OPTIONS ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES TO SHOW LOGO VARIATIONS ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE JERSEYS. IF YOU ORDER 2 JERSEYS, YOU WILL RECEIVE 2 OF THE SAME EXACT JERSEY.