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Denver Spurs
The Denver Spurs were a bit of an oddity in the World Hockey Association (WHA), which debuted in 1972. The Spurs actually began in four years earlier as members of the Western Hockey League. When that league folded in 1974, the Spurs joined the... -
Jersey Knights Hockey
After debuting with the rest of the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1972, the financially struggling New York Raiders became the New York Golden Blades in 1973 under new ownership. That lasted just 20 games before the league took over the team and moved... -
Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver was the the third stop for the charter member of the World Hockey Association (WHA), who began as the Miami Screaming Eagles. The team never played in South Florida and instead moved to Pennsylvania and became the Philadelphia Blazers before the WHA's inaugural... -
Indianapolis Racers Logo Tee
"Positive waves" was a slogan used by the Indianapolis Racers hockey team who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1974 to 1978. In 1979, the Indianapolis Checkers were granted an expansion franchise in the Central Hockey League. -
San Diego Mariners
They started in 1972 as the New York Raiders, a charter member of the World Hockey Association (WHA). They became the New York Golden Blades a year later, but 20 games into their second season they became the Jersey Knights. In 1974 they became... -
1975 Cincinnati Stingers Inaugural Season
The Stingers were Cincinnati's only major league hockey team. The team played at Riverfront Coliseum (now U.S. Bank Arena) from 1975 to 1979, and they were members of the World Hockey Association (WHA). When the WHA merged with the National Hockey League in 1979,... -
McNichols Sports Arena
McNichol's Sports Arena opened in 1975 and was the home to several Denver sports teams including the city's pro basketball team. Other tenants included the Avalanche, Rockies, Spurs, Flames, and Grizzlies hockey teams, as well as the Denver Dynamite indoor football team and indoor... -
Clawford Chicago Cougars Mascot
The Chicago Cougars were members of the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. They played their home games at the now demolished International Amphitheater on the South Side. Their mascot was a giant cartoon cougar called Clawford. -
Phoenix Roadrunners
The Phoenix Roadrunners were the Arizona capital's first pro hockey team when they began play in the Western Hockey League in 1967. In 1974, they moved up to the majors when they joined the World Hockey Association before folding in 1977. Over the years,... -
Washington Ambassadors - World Football League
The Florida Blazers of the World Football League started off as the Washington Ambassadors, though they never played a down in the nation's capital. Unable to secure a stadium there, the team wound up in Central Florida and made it all the way to... -
Detroit Wheels
The Detroit Wheels were charter members of the World Football League in 1974 but played in only 14 games of the 20 game schedule before folding. Things became so dire toward the end, a home game against the Portland Storm was relocated to London,... -
Portland Thunder
When the Portland Storm folded at the conclusion of the 1974 World Football League (WFL) season, the prospects for pro football in Bridgetown looked bleak. However, Portland returned to the league the following season with a new team, the Thunder, and a new owner.... -
Portland Storm
The Portland Storm played in the World Football League (WFL) in 1974. Playing their home games at old Civic Stadium, the Storm finished with 7 wins, 12 losses, and 1 tie. The GM was former AFL great Ron Mix, and the head coach was... -
Houston WFL Texans
Not to be confused with the city's current NFL team, these Houston Texans were charter members of the World Football League in 1974. Playing their home games in the Astrodome, they spent only half a season in Houston before moving to Shreveport, Louisiana where... -
Florida Blazers - World Football League
The Florida Blazers of the World Football League started off as the Washington Ambassadors, though they never played a down in the nation's capital. Unable to secure a stadium there, the team wound up in Central Florida and made it all the way to... -
Toronto Northmen
Charter members of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974, the Memphis Southmen began as the Toronto Northmen. However, before the team could play a down, the Canadian government passed legislation to block any U.S.-based football league from operating in Canada. Unwilling to undergo... -
Jacksonville Sharks World Football League
On Thursday, July 11, 1974, the Jacksonville Sharks opened the inaugural World Football League season against the New York Stars before 59,112 fans at the Gator Bowl. More big crowds followed-- until it was revealed most of the tickets and been given away or... -
Birmingham Vulcans
Despite drawing some of the biggest crows in the first season of the World Football League (WFL), and winning World Bowl I (and as it turned out, only), the Birmingham Americans were out of business. In 1975, the entire league reorganized, with the remaining... -
Memphis Southmen
Charter members of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974, the Memphis Southmen began as the Toronto Northmen. However, before the team could play a down, the Canadian government passed legislation to block any U.S.-based football league from operating in Canada. Unwilling to undergo... -
Southern California Sun
Owned by trucking company executive Larry Hatfield, the Southern California Sun were charter members of the World Football League in 1974. They played their home games at Anaheim Stadium, pre-dating the arrival of the Rams in Orange County by several years. The Sun posted... -
Jacksonville Express
Jacksonville fielded a team called the Sharks in the first season of the World Football League in 1974. Owned by a women's undergarments magnate, they lasted just 14 games before sinking in a sea of debt. The following season, a new group of owners established... -
Birmingham Americans
The Birmingham Americans were charter members of the World Football League in 1974. They won that league's championship, World Bowl I, and as it turned out, only. Immediately after the game, a 22-21 win over the Florida Blazers, the team's uniforms were confiscated by... -
New York Stars Football
The New York Stars played in the World Football League (WFL) in 1974, opening their season against the Jacksonville Sharks. Unable to use Yankee Stadium or Shea Stadium, the Stars were forced to play their home games at Downing Stadium on tiny, hard to... -
Chicago Fire
The Chicago Fire were a charter member of the World Football League in 1974. The team started off well, posting a 7-2 record in the first half of the season and drawing an average of 34,000 fans to Soldier Field. However, after a 10-game... -
Shreveport Steamer Football
The Shreveport Steamer began as the Houston Texans (no relation to the current NFL team), a charter member of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974. Halfway through the season, the team moved to Louisiana. Radio legend Larry King was part of the Steamer... -
The Philadelphia Bell
The Philadelphia Bell were a franchise in the World Football League which began play in 1974. The Bell folded, along with the rest of the league, halfway through the 1975 campaign. -
Virginia Squires Vs. The World
The Virginia Squires were an American Basketball Association team based in Norfolk, VA. Founded as the Oakland Oaks in 1967, the team moved to Washington, D.C., in 1970 and were renamed the Caps. They moved across the Potomac the following year to become the Squires.... -
HemisFair Arena San Antonio
HemisFair Arena was built as part of the 1968 World's Fair, or HemisFair '68 as it was officially called. In the 1973, the Dallas Mavericks of the American Basketball Association moved to town and were renamed the Spurs. They played in the arena until... -
ABA Shield Logo
The original American Basketball Association (ABA) was founded in 1967 as a challenger to the established NBA. After fierce competition between the two for fans and players, 4 ABA teams were absorbed by the NBA in 1976. The Kentucky Colonels, the league's most successful... -
I Believe in the Land - Baseball Version
Do YOU believe! -
Cleveland Rocks
On the diamond, on your radio, or wherever you are, Cleveland rocks! -
Oneil Cruz MLBPA Tee
Oniel Cruz Unisex T-Shirt: Oneil Cruz hails from Nizao, a village in the Dominican Republic. He signed with Los Angeles of the senior circuit in 2015. He was traded to Pittsburgh in 2017, and it was there that he made his big league debut... -
Warriors The Champs
The Warriors have one seven championships! -
Bahhstin 86 Champions
Seventeen-time winners, baby! -
Cleveland Basketball Trooper
From the Miracle at Richfield to today's team, the Force is strong in Believeland. -
Los Angeles Stars Basketball
In 1968, the Los Angeles Stars moved up the freeway from Orange County, where they had been known as the Anaheim Amigos, a charter member of the original American Basketball Association (ABA) beginning in 1967. Their home court was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports... -
Anaheim Amigos Basketball
The Anaheim Amigos were charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. After a year in Orange County, they moved up the freeway to Los Angeles for two seasons where they became known as the Stars. In 1970 they moved to Salt Lake... -
Dallas Chaparrals
The Dallas Chaparrals were charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. Though successful on the court, the team drew poorly. In 1973, the team was acquired by a group of San Antonio businessmen in a deal that gave them a three-year option... -
Utah Stars Basketball
The Utah Stars began as the Anaheim Amigos, charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. In 1968, they moved up the freeway to become the Los Angeles Stars. In 1970, the team moved to Salt Lake City, where they won the... -
Houston Mavericks Basketball
The Houston Mavericks first tipped off in fall 1967 as charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA). The team spent to years in Texas before moving to North Carolina to become the Carolina Cougars. In 1974, the team moved again and became the... -
Pittsburgh Pipers
Pipers was the original nickname of Pittsburgh's American Basketball Association team. They began play in 1967, the league's inaugural season. After winning the championship, they moved to Minnesota, then moved back to Pittsburgh the following year. A year later they were the Pittsburgh Condors.... -
Pittsburgh Pipers Alternate Logo
Pipers was the original nickname of Pittsburgh's American Basketball Association team. They began play in 1967, the league's inaugural season. After winning the championship, they moved to Minnesota, then moved back to Pittsburgh the following year. A year later they were the Pittsburgh Condors.... -
Washington Caps Basketball
The Washington Caps were an American Basketball Association team based in the nation's capital, thus the nickname. Founded as the Oakland Oaks in 1967, the team moved to Washington in 1970. They moved across the Potomac the following year to become the Virginia Squires. -
Utah Stars 1971 ABA Champions
The Utah Stars began as the Anaheim Amigos, charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. In 1968, they moved up the freeway to become the Los Angeles Stars. In 1970, the team moved to Salt Lake City, where they won the... -
Dallas Chaparrals Alternate Design
The Dallas Chaparrals were charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. Though successful on the court, the team drew poorly. In 1973, the team was acquired by a group of San Antonio businessmen in a deal that gave them a three-year option... -
The Salt Palace Arena
The Salt Palace was an arena in Salt Lake City, Utah that was home to the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association (ABA) after the team moved to town from Los Angeles. While in Utah. The Stars won the 1971 ABA Championship. The Stars... -
First Annual ABA Slam Dunk Contest 1976
The first American Basketball Association (ABA) Slam Dunk contest was held during halftime of the 1976 All-Star game in Denver. It was won by Julius Erving. -
Minnesota Pipers
Minnesota had a team in the inaugural season of the American Basketball Association in 1967, called the Muskies. After one season in the Twin Cities, they moved to Miami to become the Floridians. A few months later, the league champion Pittsburgh Pipers moved to... -
Official Cincy Powell ABA Player Tee
Cincinnatus "Cincy" Powell played eight seasons in the American Basketball Association (ABA). After playing college ball at the University of Portland, he went on to play professionally for the Dallas Chaparrals (1967-1970), Kentucky Colonels (1970-1972), Utah Stars (1972-1973), and the Virginia Squires (1973-1975). He... -
Cleveland Pipers - American Basketball League
The Cleveland Pipers were a pro basketball team founded in the early 1950s and were a company team that played in the Amateur Athletic Union before moving to the National Industrial Basketball League in 1959. In 1961, the team joined the professional American Basketball...