San Antonio Missions MiLB Button Down Jersey Holiday-Sale-65 Catcher Mickey Owen was one

Catcher Mickey Owen was one of several American players lured south of the border

a multi-talented athlete

Red on royal blue felt "M"

"Giants" was a common early name for many Negro league teams because of the popularity of John McGraw's New York Giants

playing home games at Martin Stadium and Russwood Field

San Antonio Missions MiLB Button Down Jersey Holiday-Sale-65 Catcher Mickey Owen was oneHistory: The Missions name was first used by San Antonio baseball teams in 1888. This version began play in the Texas League and were affiliated with the St. Louis Browns for many years. San Antonio lost the post season playoffs to the Beaumont Exporters four games to three in '38. Sig Gryska drove in 100 runs for the Missions to lead the league.