{"title":"Birmingham Bulls","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Birmingham Bulls Collection — Royal Retros Birmingham Bulls Fan Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eAuthentic 1976–1979 Birmingham WHA Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. Five Future NHL Hall of Famers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Retros carries the deepest Birmingham Bulls throwback collection on the open web — authentic 1976–1979 WHA-era jerseys, hats, T-shirts, hoodies, and Alabama hockey fan apparel honoring the franchise that signed five future NHL Hall of Famers as teenagers and brought major-league hockey to the Deep South. Mark Napier. Rick Vaive. Michel Goulet. Rob Ramage. Ken Linseman. The \"Baby Bulls.\" Custom name and number on most jerseys. Sizes S–5XL with no big \u0026amp; tall upcharge. If you're looking for Birmingham WHA gear that respects the franchise's underage-talent legacy, this is the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Shop in the Birmingham Bulls Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham Bulls Jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — Throwback hockey jerseys spanning the WHA-era Birmingham Bulls timeline (1976–1979). The original 1976 inaugural-season jerseys, the 1977–78 first-full-season designs, and the 1978–79 final-WHA-season \"Baby Bulls\" sweaters. Twill construction, period-correct sleeve striping, color-matched crests. \u003cstrong\u003eCustom name and number available on most styles\u003c\/strong\u003e — make a Vaive #22 or Goulet #16 throwback your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham Bulls Hats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapbacks, fitted caps, dad hats, trucker styles, and unstructured caps featuring the Bulls' wordmark, the iconic bull-head logo, and Alabama hockey graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham Bulls T-Shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium pre-shrunk soft-blend tees featuring vintage Bulls logos, \"Baby Bulls\" graphics, future-Hall-of-Famer callouts, and Birmingham hockey history designs. Sized for comfort across S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham Bulls Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Crewnecks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavyweight pullovers and crewnecks for vintage hockey collectors and Alabama sports fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most Bulls jerseys can be personalized with your name and number. Free customization on eligible items. Pick a Bulls future-Hall-of-Famer's number — Mark Napier #11, Rick Vaive #22, Michel Goulet #16, Rob Ramage #5, Ken Linseman #13 — or your own. Custom items are final sale and made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small through 5XL on virtually every product. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Royal Retros Is the Home of Birmingham Bulls Throwback Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWHA-era authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Period-correct color values, proportions, and stitching for the 1976–1979 Bulls. The \"Baby Bulls\" era is one of the most underrated chapters in WHA history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic period-correct construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twill stitched crests on replica jerseys, sublimated fabrics on custom builds, period-correct sleeve striping and color blocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree customization on most jerseys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add your name and number at no extra cost on eligible items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Small through 5XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e No big \u0026amp; tall upcharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-shop the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\"\u003eWHA collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for related franchises including the Toronto Toros (the Bulls' direct predecessor before the 1976 relocation) and the Ottawa Nationals (the franchise's original name in 1972–73).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Buying Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes do Bulls jerseys come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall through 5XL on virtually every jersey style. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I customize my Bulls jersey with a name and number?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — most styles offer free customization. Look for the \"Custom\" option on the product listing. Custom items are final sale and made to order. Allow 7–10 business days for production before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are Bulls jerseys made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight twill on most replica jerseys, sublimated polyester on custom and remix styles, period-correct construction on select pieces. T-shirts are premium pre-shrunk cotton. Hoodies and sweatshirts are heavyweight cotton blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate is the design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor palettes, lettering style, sleeve striping, and crest detail are all reproduced to match 1976–1979 game-worn references. Each design is vetted for period accuracy before we add it to the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it ship and what's the return policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard products ship within 3–5 business days. Custom items are made to order and ship within 7–10 business days. \u003cstrong\u003eCustom items are final sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard items follow our return policy at \/pages\/returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGift Ideas for the Birmingham Bulls Fan in Your Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham Bulls fans are a specific kind of fan — Alabama-rooted, deeply nostalgic about the Deep South's brief brush with major-league hockey, and dazzled by the future-NHL-Hall-of-Fame talent that the franchise signed before anyone else would. The Bulls fan deserves something that honors that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Birmingham native who watched at the Civic Center:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1978 Bulls \"Baby Bulls\" jersey with Vaive #22 or Goulet #16 — the era of NHL-bound teenagers in WHA sweaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the future-Hall-of-Famer collector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom jerseys for Mark Napier, Rick Vaive, Michel Goulet, Rob Ramage, Ken Linseman — five players who all became NHL stars after starting in Birmingham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Deep South sports historian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything with the Bulls bull-head logo. Major-league hockey in Alabama in the 1970s is a story most sports fans don't know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Mark Howe fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Howe brief Bulls connection (he played for the franchise's predecessor Toronto Toros 1973–76).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulls nostalgia plays year-round. Hockey gift-giving is not seasonal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Were the Birmingham Bulls?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham Bulls (1976–1979) were a major professional ice hockey franchise that played three seasons in the World Hockey Association as the Birmingham Bulls. The franchise's complete lineage runs from the 1972 Ottawa Nationals through the 1973–1976 Toronto Toros to the 1976–1979 Birmingham Bulls — all the same WHA franchise across three different cities. The Birmingham era is best known for the franchise's \"Baby Bulls\" strategy: signing teenage players the NHL refused to draft and watching them dominate WHA competition before becoming NHL Hall of Famers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center and brought major-league hockey to Alabama for the first and only time in the state's history. The franchise's three-season run produced five future NHL Hall of Famers — Mark Napier, Rick Vaive, Michel Goulet, Rob Ramage, and Ken Linseman — all of whom signed with the Bulls as teenagers (some as young as 17 and 18) when the NHL still required players to be 20 or older. The Birmingham Bulls were never the WHA's most successful franchise, but they were arguably the most consequential in opening the door for underage talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Birmingham Bulls Era-by-Era History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Toronto Toros Era (1973–1976) — Predecessor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The franchise that became the Birmingham Bulls began as the Toronto Toros, who themselves had been the Ottawa Nationals in 1972–73. The Toros era featured Frank Mahovlich, Paul Henderson, and Vaclav Nedomansky — three of the most recognizable names in Canadian hockey wearing WHA red and white. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/toronto-toros\"\u003eCross-shop the Toronto Toros collection\u003c\/a\u003e for products from this era of the franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1976 — The Birmingham Relocation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Toros relocated to Birmingham, Alabama in 1976, becoming the Birmingham Bulls and bringing major-league hockey to the Deep South for the first time. The relocation was driven by the franchise's struggles to compete with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the Toronto market, and ownership saw an opportunity to be the only major-league hockey franchise in the southeastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1976–77 — The Inaugural Birmingham Season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bulls played their first WHA season in Birmingham at the Civic Center. The inaugural roster included Mark Napier (one of the WHA's youngest players at age 19), and the franchise immediately focused on signing teenage talent that the NHL was refusing to draft. The season finished with a respectable record but the franchise missed the playoffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1977–78 — The Baby Bulls Strategy Emerges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bulls continued aggressive teenage signings: Rick Vaive (age 18), Michel Goulet (age 17), Rob Ramage (age 18), and Ken Linseman (age 19). The \"Baby Bulls\" — five teenagers playing major-league hockey — became one of the WHA's most distinctive identities. The team improved on the ice, made the playoffs, and proved that underage players could compete at the major-league level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978–79 — The Final WHA Season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bulls played their final WHA season with the Baby Bulls roster intact. The team made the playoffs but didn't advance deep. By season's end, all five future Hall of Famers had been drafted into the NHL — and the WHA-NHL merger forced them to disperse to NHL teams. The Bulls themselves were not selected for NHL admission and the franchise folded with the WHA's collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979 — The Folding.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bulls folded along with the bulk of the WHA in 1979, with their players dispersed in the NHL expansion draft. Mark Napier went to the Montreal Canadiens. Rick Vaive went to the Vancouver Canucks. Michel Goulet went to the Quebec Nordiques. Rob Ramage was the first overall pick in the 1979 NHL draft (selected by the Colorado Rockies). Ken Linseman went to the Philadelphia Flyers. All five players became NHL stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Five Future Hall of Famers Who Started in Birmingham\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham Bulls' lasting contribution to hockey history is the unprecedented number of future NHL Hall of Famers who began their professional careers in Birmingham. No other WHA franchise — and few NHL franchises in any era — produced a comparable rookie class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Napier (#11, 1976–1978).\u003c\/strong\u003e Power forward who joined the Bulls at age 19. Played two seasons in Birmingham before the merger sent him to the Montreal Canadiens, where he won three Stanley Cups (1979, 1986, with the Canadiens; later with Edmonton). 235 NHL career goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRick Vaive (#22, 1978–1979).\u003c\/strong\u003e Right winger who joined the Bulls at age 18. The franchise's most prolific scoring teenager. Became the first player in Toronto Maple Leafs history to score 50 goals in a season (1981–82) — and the third NHL player ever to score 50 in 50 games at the time. 441 NHL career goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichel Goulet (#16, 1978–1979).\u003c\/strong\u003e Left winger who joined the Bulls at age 17 — one of the youngest players ever to play major-league hockey. Became one of the NHL's all-time great goal-scorers with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quebec-nordiques\"\u003eQuebec Nordiques\u003c\/a\u003e. 548 NHL career goals. Hockey Hall of Fame, 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Ramage (#5, 1978–1979).\u003c\/strong\u003e Defenseman who joined the Bulls at age 18. Became the first overall pick in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft (selected by the Colorado Rockies). Played 15 NHL seasons across multiple franchises, including a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Linseman (#13, 1978–1979).\u003c\/strong\u003e Center who joined the Bulls at age 19 after disputing the NHL's underage rules. Became one of the NHL's most respected playmakers. Won a Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center (capacity ~17,000 for hockey) was the home of the Bulls during their three-season WHA run. The building remains the primary indoor arena in Birmingham today, hosting the SEC men's basketball tournament and various concerts. The Bulls' three-year tenure represents the only major-league hockey ever played in Alabama, though minor-league hockey has periodically returned to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Identify Authentic Birmingham Bulls Throwback Apparel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the WHA-era color values.\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Bulls red, white, and blue have specific Pantone-matched values. Off-color reproductions can drift toward maroon or navy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for the WHA-era bull-head logo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1976–1979 Bulls used a specific stylized bull-head crest. Generic bull logos lifted from clip art are a tell that the seller doesn't specialize in WHA-era hockey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra-specific design matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure the throwback represents the actual Bulls (1976–79) and not a modern minor-league iteration of the Birmingham Bulls name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Baby Bulls customs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period-correct WHA-era numbering used a specific font family. We use that family on Vaive #22, Goulet #16, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Retros standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every product in this collection is reviewed for period accuracy before it goes live.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Frequently Asked Questions About the Birmingham Bulls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did the Birmingham Bulls exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WHA-era Birmingham Bulls existed for three seasons, from 1976 to 1979. The franchise's full lineage runs from the 1972 Ottawa Nationals through the 1973–1976 Toronto Toros to the 1976–1979 Birmingham Bulls. A separate minor-league Birmingham Bulls franchise existed in the ECHL\/CHL in the 1990s and 2000s but is not the same franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho were the \"Baby Bulls\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Baby Bulls\" were five teenage players the Bulls signed in 1977 and 1978 — Mark Napier, Rick Vaive, Michel Goulet, Rob Ramage, and Ken Linseman — when the NHL still required players to be 20 or older. All five became NHL stars or Hall of Famers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDid the Bulls ever win a championship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Bulls never won the WHA's Avco World Trophy. They made the WHA playoffs in 1977–78 and 1978–79 but didn't advance deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happened to the Bulls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe franchise folded in 1979 along with most of the WHA. The Bulls were not one of the four WHA franchises selected for NHL admission in the 1979 merger. Their players were dispersed in the NHL expansion draft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDid Royal Retros carry both the Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls eras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The franchise's full lineage is covered: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ottawa-nationals\"\u003eOttawa Nationals\u003c\/a\u003e (1972–73), \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/toronto-toros\"\u003eToronto Toros\u003c\/a\u003e (1973–76), and Birmingham Bulls (1976–79).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find related Royal Retros collections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulls connect to multiple collections: the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\"\u003eWHA collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/legacy-hockey\"\u003eLegacy Hockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/historic-hockey\"\u003eHistoric Hockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and our broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hockey\"\u003ehockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWHA Cross-Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham Bulls anchor the Deep South chapter of WHA history. Pair a Bulls jersey with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\"\u003eWHA collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for fellow WHA franchises including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha-jets\"\u003eWinnipeg Jets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/houston-aeros\"\u003eHouston Aeros\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hartford-whalers\"\u003eHartford Whalers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quebec-nordiques\"\u003eQuebec Nordiques\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the league.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/toronto-toros\"\u003eToronto Toros collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Bulls' direct predecessor franchise (1973–1976).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ottawa-nationals\"\u003eOttawa Nationals collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the franchise's original 1972–73 identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/legacy-hockey\"\u003eLegacy Hockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for fans of other defunct franchises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 1.15em;\" class=\"tagline\"\u003eBirmingham Bulls at Royal Retros — Authentic 1976–1979 WHA Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. Five Future Hall of Famers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"toronto-toros-jersey","title":"Toronto Toros Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade-to-order — lead time shown in the customization screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree personalization — name, number, or custom text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in two jersey styles:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Stitched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic stitched numbers and lettering — heavier, more durable, classic on-ice look\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplica:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality printed graphics in lightweight, breathable fabric — vibrant and great for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll customized jerseys are made to order and final sale — no returns or exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toronto Toros\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973–1976 (WHA, formerly Ottawa Nationals)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varsity Arena (1973–74) · Maple Leaf Gardens (1974–76) — Toronto, ON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toronto Toros were the relocated Ottawa Nationals, moved south for the 1973–74 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld Hockey Association (WHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e season after a single season in the capital. Owner John Bassett built the Toros around bold signings — most notably the league-shaking 10-year contract for 17-year-old Czechoslovak star Vaclav Nedomansky — and the team played their first season at small Varsity Arena before moving to Maple Leaf Gardens as a same-building tenant of the established top-tier franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross three seasons in Toronto the Toros built competitive rosters featuring Nedomansky, Frank Mahovlich (the elder Big M, joining for two seasons), and Paul Henderson. The Maple Leaf Gardens arrangement proved costly, and Bassett relocated the franchise south of the border for the 1976–77 season, where it would become the Birmingham Bulls. The Toros' bright-red Maple Leaf Gardens identity remains one of the most distinctive WHA visual marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164521541,"sku":"31113164521541","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ White","offer_id":31113164554309,"sku":"31113164554309","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164587077,"sku":"31113164587077","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ White","offer_id":31113164619845,"sku":"31113164619845","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164652613,"sku":"31113164652613","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ White","offer_id":31113164685381,"sku":"31113164685381","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164718149,"sku":"31113164718149","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ White","offer_id":31113164750917,"sku":"31113164750917","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164783685,"sku":"31113164783685","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ White","offer_id":31113164816453,"sku":"31113164816453","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164849221,"sku":"31113164849221","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ White","offer_id":31113164881989,"sku":"31113164881989","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164914757,"sku":"31113164914757","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ White","offer_id":31113164947525,"sku":"31113164947525","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ Blue","offer_id":31113164980293,"sku":"31113164980293","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ White","offer_id":31113165013061,"sku":"31113165013061","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL (Goalie) \/ Blue","offer_id":31113165045829,"sku":"31113165045829","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL (Goalie) \/ White","offer_id":31113165078597,"sku":"31113165078597","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/products\/toros_jersey_front.png?v=1770784261"},{"product_id":"birmingham-bulls-jersey","title":"Birmingham WHA Bulls Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade-to-order — lead time shown in the customization screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree personalization — name, number, or custom text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in two jersey styles:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Stitched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic stitched numbers and lettering — heavier, more durable, classic on-ice look\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplica:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality printed graphics in lightweight, breathable fabric — vibrant and great for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll customized jerseys are made to order and final sale — no returns or exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham Bulls\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976–1979 (WHA, formerly Toronto Toros)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Coliseum — Birmingham, AL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham Bulls were the relocated Toronto Toros, moved south by owner John Bassett for the 1976–77 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld Hockey Association (WHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e season. The Bulls played at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Coliseum and gave the Deep South its first major-league professional hockey team — a market gamble that produced one of the most distinctive identities in WHA history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulls became famous for their willingness to sign teenage stars who couldn't yet play in the major professional hockey league due to age restrictions — most notably the \"Baby Bulls\" of 1978–79, including Rick Vaive, Michel Goulet, Rob Ramage, Craig Hartsburg, and Ken Linseman, all under 20 and all destined for long top-tier careers. The Bulls also embraced a brawling, swashbuckling style that drew huge Birmingham crowds. When the WHA dissolved in 1979, the Bulls were not among the four franchises absorbed into the major professional hockey league, and the team transitioned into the Central Hockey League before eventually folding. The Bulls remain one of the most-collected obscure professional hockey identities in American sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ Blue","offer_id":40560133177413,"sku":"31945532801093","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ White","offer_id":40560133242949,"sku":"31945534668869","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Blue","offer_id":40560133308485,"sku":"31945532866629","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ White","offer_id":40560133374021,"sku":"31945534701637","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Blue","offer_id":40560133439557,"sku":"31945532899397","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ White","offer_id":40560133505093,"sku":"31945534734405","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Blue","offer_id":40560133570629,"sku":"31945532932165","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ White","offer_id":40560133636165,"sku":"31945534767173","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Blue","offer_id":40560133701701,"sku":"31945532964933","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ White","offer_id":40560133767237,"sku":"31945534799941","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Blue","offer_id":40560133832773,"sku":"31945532997701","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ White","offer_id":40560133898309,"sku":"31945534832709","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Blue","offer_id":40560133963845,"sku":"31945533030469","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ White","offer_id":40560134029381,"sku":"31945534898245","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ Blue","offer_id":40560134094917,"sku":"31945533063237","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ White","offer_id":40560134160453,"sku":"31945534931013","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL (Goalie) \/ Blue","offer_id":40560134225989,"sku":"31945533096005","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL (Goalie) \/ White","offer_id":40560134291525,"sku":"31945534963781","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/products\/birminghambullswhitejersey_dbed5064-0ad0-4ffc-a416-789229c90c84.png?v=1770787598"},{"product_id":"toronto-toros-hoodie","title":"Toronto Toros Hoodie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMidweight cotton\/polyester fleece (~8.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePill-resistant brushed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnisex classic fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKangaroo pocket with drawstring hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbed cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 4–7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toronto Toros\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973–1976 (WHA, formerly Ottawa Nationals)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varsity Arena (1973–74) · Maple Leaf Gardens (1974–76) — Toronto, ON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toronto Toros were the relocated Ottawa Nationals, moved south for the 1973–74 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld Hockey Association (WHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e season after a single season in the capital. Owner John Bassett built the Toros around bold signings — most notably the league-shaking 10-year contract for 17-year-old Czechoslovak star Vaclav Nedomansky — and the team played their first season at small Varsity Arena before moving to Maple Leaf Gardens as a same-building tenant of the established top-tier franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross three seasons in Toronto the Toros built competitive rosters featuring Nedomansky, Frank Mahovlich (the elder Big M, joining for two seasons), and Paul Henderson. The Maple Leaf Gardens arrangement proved costly, and Bassett relocated the franchise south of the border for the 1976–77 season, where it would become the Birmingham Bulls. The Toros' bright-red Maple Leaf Gardens identity remains one of the most distinctive WHA visual marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030177349,"sku":"APQ-5430066S6A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030210117,"sku":"APQ-5430066S7A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030242885,"sku":"APQ-5430066S8A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030275653,"sku":"APQ-5430066S1A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030308421,"sku":"APQ-5430066S2A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030341189,"sku":"APQ-5430066S21A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030373957,"sku":"APQ-5430066S61A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL \/ Royal Blue","offer_id":43508030406725,"sku":"APQ-5430066S62A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/5430066_0647be_115.webp?v=1770788161"},{"product_id":"toronto-toros-unstructured-hat","title":"Toronto Toros\/Birmingham Bulls Unstructured Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbroidered front logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% cotton chino twill (washed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnstructured 6-panel low-profile cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-curved visor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable strap with metal buckle closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne size fits most adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 4–7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toronto Toros \/ Birmingham Bulls\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972–1979 (WHA — Ottawa Nationals 1972–73 · Toronto Toros 1973–76 · Birmingham Bulls 1976–79)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ottawa Civic Centre · Maple Leaf Gardens · Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Coliseum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hat celebrates the franchise that spent seven seasons in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld Hockey Association (WHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e under three different identities — beginning as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972–73, becoming the Toronto Toros for three seasons at Maple Leaf Gardens (1973–76), and finishing as the Birmingham Bulls in the Deep South (1976–79). Owner John Bassett's franchise made bold signings across all three eras, including the league-shaking Vaclav Nedomansky contract in Toronto and the famous \"Baby Bulls\" — Rick Vaive, Michel Goulet, Rob Ramage, Craig Hartsburg, and Ken Linseman — in Birmingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toros and Bulls identities together represent one of the WHA's most colorful franchise journeys — from the Canadian capital to Maple Leaf Gardens to a Deep South market hungry for professional hockey. When the WHA dissolved in 1979, the franchise transitioned into the Central Hockey League as the Bulls before eventually folding, ending one of the most-traveled and most-collected identities in major-league professional hockey history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"Adjustable \/ Royal","offer_id":40931050487877,"sku":"APQ-4470367S87A1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adjustable \/ Red","offer_id":40931051208773,"sku":"APQ-4470368S87A1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/torosdadhatblue.png?v=1770788428"},{"product_id":"toronto-toros-t-shirt","title":"Toronto Toros T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4.2 oz combed and ring-spun cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtra soft, lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnisex classic fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-shrunk, side-seamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 3–5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toronto Toros\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973–1976 (WHA, formerly Ottawa Nationals)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varsity Arena (1973–74) · Maple Leaf Gardens (1974–76) — Toronto, ON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toronto Toros were the relocated Ottawa Nationals, moved south for the 1973–74 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld Hockey Association (WHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e season after a single season in the capital. Owner John Bassett built the Toros around bold signings — most notably the league-shaking 10-year contract for 17-year-old Czechoslovak star Vaclav Nedomansky — and the team played their first season at small Varsity Arena before moving to Maple Leaf Gardens as a same-building tenant of the established top-tier franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross three seasons in Toronto the Toros built competitive rosters featuring Nedomansky, Frank Mahovlich (the elder Big M, joining for two seasons), and Paul Henderson. The Maple Leaf Gardens arrangement proved costly, and Bassett relocated the franchise south of the border for the 1976–77 season, where it would become the Birmingham Bulls. The Toros' bright-red Maple Leaf Gardens identity remains one of the most distinctive WHA visual marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ S","offer_id":42102057959493,"sku":"7092124_4141","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ M","offer_id":42102057992261,"sku":"7092124_4142","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ L","offer_id":42102058025029,"sku":"7092124_4143","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ XL","offer_id":42102058057797,"sku":"7092124_4144","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 2XL","offer_id":42102058090565,"sku":"7092124_4145","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 3XL","offer_id":42102058123333,"sku":"7092124_5304","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 4XL","offer_id":42102058156101,"sku":"7092124_5319","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 5XL","offer_id":42102058188869,"sku":"7092124_12877","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ S","offer_id":42102058221637,"sku":"7092124_4171","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ M","offer_id":42102058254405,"sku":"7092124_4172","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ L","offer_id":42102058287173,"sku":"7092124_4173","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ XL","offer_id":42102058319941,"sku":"7092124_4174","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ 2XL","offer_id":42102058352709,"sku":"7092124_4175","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ 3XL","offer_id":42102058385477,"sku":"7092124_5307","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ 4XL","offer_id":42102058418245,"sku":"7092124_5322","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ S","offer_id":42102058451013,"sku":"7092124_6948","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ M","offer_id":42102058483781,"sku":"7092124_6949","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ L","offer_id":42102058516549,"sku":"7092124_6950","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ XL","offer_id":42102058549317,"sku":"7092124_6951","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 2XL","offer_id":42102058582085,"sku":"7092124_6952","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 3XL","offer_id":42102058614853,"sku":"7092124_6953","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 4XL","offer_id":42102058647621,"sku":"7092124_6954","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 5XL","offer_id":42102058680389,"sku":"7092124_12876","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":42102058713157,"sku":"7092124_4011","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":42102058745925,"sku":"7092124_4012","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":42102058778693,"sku":"7092124_4013","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":42102058811461,"sku":"7092124_4014","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":42102058844229,"sku":"7092124_4015","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3XL","offer_id":42102058876997,"sku":"7092124_5294","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 4XL","offer_id":42102058909765,"sku":"7092124_5309","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 5XL","offer_id":42102058942533,"sku":"7092124_12872","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/unisex-staple-t-shirt-white-front-67f8621fa7f37.jpg?v=1770789819"},{"product_id":"birmingham-bulls-t-shirt","title":"Birmingham Bulls T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4.2 oz combed and ring-spun cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtra soft, lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnisex classic fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-shrunk, side-seamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 3–5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham Bulls\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976–1979 (WHA, formerly Toronto Toros)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Coliseum — Birmingham, AL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham Bulls were the relocated Toronto Toros, moved south by owner John Bassett for the 1976–77 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld Hockey Association (WHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e season. The Bulls played at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Coliseum and gave the Deep South its first major-league professional hockey team — a market gamble that produced one of the most distinctive identities in WHA history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulls became famous for their willingness to sign teenage stars who couldn't yet play in the major professional hockey league due to age restrictions — most notably the \"Baby Bulls\" of 1978–79, including Rick Vaive, Michel Goulet, Rob Ramage, Craig Hartsburg, and Ken Linseman, all under 20 and all destined for long top-tier careers. The Bulls also embraced a brawling, swashbuckling style that drew huge Birmingham crowds. When the WHA dissolved in 1979, the Bulls were not among the four franchises absorbed into the major professional hockey league, and the team transitioned into the Central Hockey League before eventually folding. The Bulls remain one of the most-collected obscure professional hockey identities in American sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ S","offer_id":43105015201861,"sku":"2082291_4141","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ M","offer_id":43105015234629,"sku":"2082291_4142","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ L","offer_id":43105015267397,"sku":"2082291_4143","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ XL","offer_id":43105015300165,"sku":"2082291_4144","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 2XL","offer_id":43105015332933,"sku":"2082291_4145","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 3XL","offer_id":43105015365701,"sku":"2082291_5304","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 4XL","offer_id":43105015398469,"sku":"2082291_5319","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 5XL","offer_id":43105015431237,"sku":"2082291_12877","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ S","offer_id":43105015464005,"sku":"2082291_4171","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ M","offer_id":43105015496773,"sku":"2082291_4172","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ L","offer_id":43105015529541,"sku":"2082291_4173","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ XL","offer_id":43105015562309,"sku":"2082291_4174","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ 2XL","offer_id":43105015595077,"sku":"2082291_4175","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ 3XL","offer_id":43105015627845,"sku":"2082291_5307","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Royal \/ 4XL","offer_id":43105015660613,"sku":"2082291_5322","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ S","offer_id":43105015693381,"sku":"2082291_6948","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ M","offer_id":43105015726149,"sku":"2082291_6949","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ L","offer_id":43105015758917,"sku":"2082291_6950","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ XL","offer_id":43105015791685,"sku":"2082291_6951","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 2XL","offer_id":43105015824453,"sku":"2082291_6952","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 3XL","offer_id":43105015857221,"sku":"2082291_6953","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 4XL","offer_id":43105015889989,"sku":"2082291_6954","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Athletic Heather \/ 5XL","offer_id":43105015922757,"sku":"2082291_12876","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":43105015955525,"sku":"2082291_4011","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":43105015988293,"sku":"2082291_4012","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":43105016021061,"sku":"2082291_4013","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":43105016053829,"sku":"2082291_4014","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":43105016086597,"sku":"2082291_4015","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3XL","offer_id":43105016119365,"sku":"2082291_5294","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 4XL","offer_id":43105016152133,"sku":"2082291_5309","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 5XL","offer_id":43105016184901,"sku":"2082291_12872","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/unisex-staple-t-shirt-true-royal-front-687b0bce5a1dc.jpg?v=1770794225"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/collections\/birmingham_bulls_collection_page.png?v=1777757269","url":"https:\/\/www.royalretros.com\/collections\/birmingham-bulls.oembed","provider":"Royal Retros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}