Philadelphia Sphas 1949 T-Shirt Ballcap only four games behind the

only four games behind the division-winning Atlanta Braves

The Bears moniker lasted only one season

The Padres continued on in the AAA PCL until a National League expansion franchise of the same name was granted for the 1969 season

San Diego struggled on the field in their early years

Philadelphia Sphas 1949 T-Shirt Ballcap only four games behind theDescription: Soft, classic and ready to wear. We've printed our favorite historic teams on this 6 ounce cotton to make the perfect T Shirt. Product Details: 6 ounce pre shrunk 50% cotton 50% Polyester Imported, Printed in USA Item #: SPH49BT League: American Basketball League History: The Sphas were founded and coached by Philadelphia sports entrepreneur Eddie Gottlieb. At a time when the ranks of professional basketball included many great Jewish