San Francisco Sea Lions T-Shirt

Product Details:

• 100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)
• 4.2 oz combed and ring-spun cotton
• Extra soft, lightweight
• Unisex classic fit
• Pre-shrunk, side-seamed
• Printed graphics
• Ships in 3–5 business days

Team: San Francisco Sea Lions
Years Active: 1946 (West Coast Negro League) — barnstorming after
Home: Municipal Stadium — San Jose, CA

Although they were called the Sea Lions (sometimes stylized as Sealions), the front of this San Francisco–based team's jerseys featured a bear. The uniforms actually belonged to the San Francisco Cubs — a little-known team that rarely played in San Francisco and traveled the country year-round. When the Sea Lions joined the newly created West Coast Negro League in the NLB era, they purchased the Cubs' uniforms.

While little information is available about either team, both the Sea Lions and Cubs were known to have toured Canada, where they played in several tournaments. From 1947 on, the Sea Lions were strictly a barnstorming team. Notable players included Bill Bruton and Toni Stone.

Vintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.