126 years AFC Ajax: rich past as a baseball club celebrated with special baseball jersey

Ajax Baseball 1920
Ajax Baseball 1920

On the club's 126th anniversary, Ajax and adidas present a special baseball jersey and accompanying mini collection. The collection is a tribute to the rich baseball history, where Ajax became a four-time national champion. The baseball shirt is inspired by one of the shirts the club wore while playing baseball, with "Ajax" prominently displayed on the chest in a style characteristic of American sports.

Date: 18.03.2026

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Ajax, baseball club and national champion 
Ajax was one of the founders of the Dutch baseball league in 1921, with its own baseball division. Over four periods, 39 seasons were spent at the highest baseball level, during which Ajax became national champions four times: in 1921, 1928, 1942, and 1948. Young football players played baseball during the summer break. In 1972, the club decided to no longer participate in baseball and to focus entirely on football. Famous former Ajax baseball players include Boy Balinger, Johan Cruijff, Peter Hendriks, Dassy Jasmijn, Henri Kok, André Kraan, Jessie de La Noi, Ruben Leijsner, John Ludenhoff, Marco Nagelkerke, Ben Richardson, Ko van Wijk, and Leo van Wijk.

Check out the collection

A new tradition born
Last year, with the anniversary kit for the club's 125th birthday, a new tradition has been born: the release of a special product on the club's birthday, referencing the club's rich heritage. This season, the baseball division of AFC Ajax takes centre stage.

  • Ajax Baseball 3
  • Ajax Baseball 1
  • Ajax Baseball 2
  • Ajax Baseball 4
  • Ajax Baseball 5

Collection 
The collection consists of a baseball jersey, hoodie, sweatpants, t-shirt, and Spezial sneakers. The collection is available for purchase on Ajax.nl, the official Ajax fan shops (Johan Cruijff ArenA, Kalverstraat, and Lelystad), the adidas stores (Kalverstraat and Mall of the Netherlands), and selected retailers. With a purchase over €80 on Ajax.nl or the official Ajax fan shops, customers receive a specially made Ajax baseball as a gift.

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