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Authentic Philadelphia Blazers Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

The Philadelphia Blazers were the WHA's lone-season Philly franchise — a 1972–73 charter member that signed Hall of Famer Derek Sanderson to the richest pro hockey contract ever and famously canceled their home opener due to bad ice at the Philadelphia Civic Center. The Royal Retros Blazers collection brings them back with throwback jerseys, hats, and tees in the unmistakable orange-and-black Blazers colorway. Free name and number on most styles. Sizes S–5XL.

What You Can Shop

Philadelphia Blazers Jerseys, Hats, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts — WHA-style hockey sweaters, snapback and unstructured Blazers caps, soft cotton tees, and pullover hoodies. Free name and number customization on most jerseys. Sizes S–5XL.

Why Royal Retros Is the Home of Philadelphia Blazers Gear

• Officially licensed WHA throwback apparel.
• Free name and number customization on most jerseys.
• Period-correct orange-and-black colorway from the 1972–73 WHA era.
• Sizes S–5XL.

Quick Buying Questions

What sizes are available?

Small through 5XL on most styles.

Can I customize?

Yes — most jerseys include free name and number. Custom items are final sale.

Is this officially licensed?

Yes. Royal Retros holds the licensing required to make WHA throwbacks.

How long will my order take?

Stock items ship within a few business days. Custom jerseys typically take 2–3 weeks.

About the Philadelphia Blazers

The Blazers were one of the WHA's twelve charter franchises in 1972, owned by hockey-promoter Bernie Brown and coached by player-coach John McKenzie. Their splashy debut signing was Derek Sanderson, the Boston Bruins All-Star who became the highest-paid athlete in any sport when he signed a 10-year, $2.6 million deal with the Blazers. Sanderson promptly suffered a back injury, played just eight games for Philadelphia, and bought out the rest of his contract for a reported $1 million.

The Blazers' home opener on October 13, 1972 became a legendary disaster: the brand-new Zamboni cracked the Civic Center ice, the game had to be canceled, and rink workers handed out Blazers pucks to placate the angry crowd — fans threw the pucks back onto the ice, briefly creating a riot. Despite the chaos the team finished 38–40, second in the East Division, behind Andre Lacroix's 124-point season, but lost in the first round of the playoffs. The financial pressure of Sanderson's deal and the failed Civic Center crushed the franchise, and after that single season the team relocated to Vancouver as the Blazers (eventually becoming the Calgary Cowboys). The Blazers thus exist forever as one of the most colorful single-season franchises in WHA history.

Philadelphia Blazers at Royal Retros — Authentic Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.