Leesburg Anglers - Florida - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - Long Sleeve T-Shirt Size:3XL Their primary rivals included teams

Their primary rivals included teams like the Canton Athletic Association and the Massillon Tigers

Small towns built their social lives around alleys like this one

Jack Dempsey's Restaurant opened in the 1930s on 8th Avenue in Manhattan

Iowa was the most important nightlife venue within 40 miles

Bold black text below reads "PIONEERS" with "California League" in elegant script

Leesburg Anglers - Florida - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams - Long Sleeve T-Shirt Size:3XL Their primary rivals included teamsLeesburg's Anglers took the field in 1938 as part of Florida's Class D Florida State League. Nestled among lakes and citrus groves, the small inland town finally had organized baseball to call its own. Minor league clubs like these gave communities something to rally around on warm summer nights. Part of our Defunct Baseball collection, inspired by the vintage Minor League teams of yesteryear. The Details: Green block text reads "LEESBURG, FLORIDA"