Michigan City White Caps

Baseball Hall of Fame member Juan Marichal played for the 1958 Michigan City White Caps.

The Michigan City White Caps became a become a charter member of the newly named Midwest League in 1956.

The nickname name was restored to the region when today's West Michigan Whitecaps began play in the 1994 Midwest League.

Marichal captured the Midwest League Pitcher of the Year award, after a 21–8 record, 1.87 ERA and 246 strikeouts.

[3] During the White Caps era, Michigan City was home to the Jaymar-Ruby Corporation (1922–2009), Jaymar-Rubs produced the then-popular Sansabelt dress pants, among other apparel.