History: Representing Charlotte, North Carolina, in the South Atlantic League, the Hornets were a Class A affiliate of the Washington Senators, and in finished second in the league in ‘56 behind the Jacksonville Braves. Most notably, the ‘56 Hornets featured a 20-year-old star named Harmon Killebrew, who anchored the lineup that summer with a .325 batting average and 15 home runs. Killebrew would later go on to a Hall of Fame career with the Minnesota Twins.
Product Details:
- Made in the USA
- South Atlantic League
- Authentic reproduction of the jersey worn in 1956 by the Charlotte Hornets
- Authentic pinstripe baseball flannel
- 50% wool, 50% polyester
- Red and navy felt letters with sleeve patch
- Felt #3 on back
- Dry Clean Only
- Item #: CHA56H
Please note: This product cannot be customized.