The Toronto Toros Collection — Royal Retros Toronto Toros Fan Shop

Authentic 1973–1976 Toronto WHA Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. Mahovlich. Henderson. Nedomansky.

Royal Retros carries the deepest Toronto Toros throwback collection on the open web — authentic 1973–1976 WHA-era jerseys, hats, T-shirts, hoodies, and Toronto hockey fan apparel honoring one of the most star-studded WHA rosters ever assembled. Frank Mahovlich. Paul Henderson. Vaclav Nedomansky. The challenger to the Maple Leafs' Toronto monopoly. Custom name and number on most jerseys. Sizes S–5XL with no big & tall upcharge. If you're looking for Toronto WHA gear that respects the franchise's superstar lineup, this is the shop.

What You Can Shop in the Toronto Toros Collection

Toronto Toros Jerseys — Throwback hockey jerseys spanning the WHA-era Toronto Toros timeline (1973–1976). The original 1973 inaugural-season Toronto sweaters, the 1974–75 Mahovlich-Henderson era designs, and the 1975–76 Nedomansky-Toronto throwbacks. Twill construction, period-correct sleeve striping, color-matched crests. Custom name and number available on most styles — make a Mahovlich #27 or Henderson #19 throwback your own.

Toronto Toros Hats — Snapbacks, fitted caps, dad hats, trucker styles, and unstructured caps featuring the Toros wordmark, the iconic bull-head logo, and Toronto hockey graphics.

Toronto Toros T-Shirts — Premium pre-shrunk soft-blend tees featuring vintage Toros logos, Mahovlich-era graphics, Henderson-era nostalgia, Nedomansky defection callouts, and Toronto hockey history designs. Sized for comfort across S–5XL.

Toronto Toros Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Crewnecks — Heavyweight pullovers and crewnecks for vintage hockey collectors and Toronto sports fans.

Customization — Most Toros jerseys can be personalized with your name and number. Free customization on eligible items. Pick a Toros legend's number — Frank Mahovlich #27, Paul Henderson #19, Vaclav Nedomansky #14 — or your own. Custom items are final sale and made to order.

Sizes — Small through 5XL on virtually every product. We don't upcharge for big & tall sizes.

Why Royal Retros Is the Home of Toronto Toros Throwback Gear

• WHA-era authenticity. Period-correct color values, proportions, and stitching for the 1973–1976 Toros. The Mahovlich-Henderson-Nedomansky era is one of the most overlooked chapters in WHA history.
• Authentic period-correct construction. Twill stitched crests on replica jerseys, sublimated fabrics on custom builds, period-correct sleeve striping and color blocking.
• Free customization on most jerseys. Add your name and number at no extra cost on eligible items.
• Sizes Small through 5XL. No big & tall upcharge.
• Cross-shop the broader WHA collection for related franchises including the Ottawa Nationals (the franchise's original 1972–73 identity) and the Birmingham Bulls (the franchise's 1976–1979 successor).

Quick Buying Questions

What sizes do Toros jerseys come in?

Small through 5XL on virtually every jersey style. We don't upcharge for big & tall.

Can I customize my Toros jersey?

Yes — most styles offer free customization. Custom items are final sale and made to order. Allow 7–10 business days for production.

What materials are Toros jerseys made from?

Heavyweight twill on most replica jerseys, sublimated polyester on custom and remix styles. T-shirts are premium pre-shrunk cotton. Hoodies and sweatshirts are heavyweight cotton blends.

How accurate is the design?

Color palettes, lettering style, sleeve striping, and crest detail are all reproduced to match 1973–1976 game-worn references.

How fast does it ship?

Standard products ship within 3–5 business days. Custom items ship within 7–10 business days. Custom items are final sale.

Gift Ideas for the Toronto Toros Fan

Toronto Toros fans are a specific kind of fan — Toronto-rooted, deeply nostalgic about the city's brief brush with WHA-era major-league hockey, and reverent toward Frank Mahovlich and the other NHL legends who wore Toros sweaters in the back ends of their careers.

• For the Toronto native who watched at Maple Leaf Gardens: A Mahovlich #27 jersey from the 1974 Toros era — the legend's WHA chapter.
• For the 1972 Summit Series fan: A Paul Henderson #19 jersey — the man who scored the most famous goal in Canadian hockey history played WHA in Toronto right after.
• For the European hockey historian: A Vaclav Nedomansky #14 jersey — the great Czechoslovak national-team center who defected from behind the Iron Curtain to play for the Toros.
• Year-round demand. Toros nostalgia plays year-round.

What Were the Toronto Toros?

The Toronto Toros (1973–1976) were a major professional ice hockey franchise that played three seasons in the World Hockey Association as the Toronto Toros. 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 Toronto era is best known for the franchise's all-time-great roster: Frank Mahovlich, Paul Henderson, and Vaclav Nedomansky all played key roles for the Toros at various points.

The Toros played their home games at Varsity Arena (1973–1974) and then Maple Leaf Gardens (1974–1976) — the latter as a head-to-head challenger to the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs. The franchise's three-season run produced some of the most star-studded WHA rosters ever assembled but never won a championship. The Toros relocated to Birmingham in 1976 and eventually folded with the WHA's collapse in 1979.

The Toronto Toros Era-by-Era History

The Ottawa Nationals Era (1972–1973) — Predecessor. The franchise that became the Toronto Toros began as the Ottawa Nationals, who played the inaugural 1972–73 WHA season in Ottawa before financial difficulties forced the relocation. Cross-shop the Ottawa Nationals collection for products from this era.

1973 — The Toronto Relocation. The Nationals relocated to Toronto in 1973, becoming the Toronto Toros. The relocation was a bold move — it placed a WHA franchise in direct competition with the NHL's beloved Toronto Maple Leafs.

1973–74 — The Inaugural Toronto Season. The Toros played their first WHA season in Toronto at Varsity Arena (the University of Toronto's hockey rink). The team finished respectably but missed the playoffs. The "Toros" name and bull-themed branding were chosen to evoke aggressive, charging hockey.

1974 — The Frank Mahovlich Signing. The Toros made one of the WHA's biggest free-agent signings of the year by securing Frank Mahovlich — "the Big M" — the Hockey Hall of Fame left winger who had won six Stanley Cups across NHL stops with Toronto, Detroit, and Montreal. Mahovlich was 36 years old when he signed with the Toros and became the franchise's marquee name. Paul Henderson — fresh off his iconic 1972 Summit Series goal for Team Canada — signed with the Toros around the same time.

1974–75 — The Maple Leaf Gardens Era. The Toros relocated their home games from Varsity Arena to Maple Leaf Gardens — sharing the building with the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs. The Toros made the WHA playoffs but didn't advance deep. Mahovlich and Henderson anchored the offense.

1975 — The Vaclav Nedomansky Signing. The Toros signed Vaclav Nedomansky, the great Czechoslovak national-team center who had defected from behind the Iron Curtain. Nedomansky's defection was an enormous geopolitical event in addition to a hockey event — he was the first Czechoslovak player to defect to North America. He averaged a point per game in the WHA and helped open the door for European talent.

1975–76 — The Final Toronto Season. The Toros' final season in Toronto featured Mahovlich, Henderson, and Nedomansky on the same roster — one of the most star-studded WHA lineups ever assembled. Despite the talent, the team missed the playoffs. Financial difficulties and the inability to compete with the Maple Leafs for the Toronto market forced the franchise to consider relocation.

1976 — The Birmingham Relocation. The Toros relocated to Birmingham, Alabama in 1976, becoming the Birmingham Bulls. The relocation ended major-league WHA hockey in Toronto.

The Greatest Toronto Toros Players

Frank Mahovlich (#27, 1974–1976). "The Big M." Hockey Hall of Fame left winger. Six-time Stanley Cup champion across NHL stops with Toronto, Detroit, and Montreal. Joined the Toros at age 36 and played the back end of his career in Toronto. The franchise's most iconic name.

Paul Henderson (#19, 1974–1976). The hero of the 1972 Summit Series — his Game 8 goal against the Soviet Union is widely considered the most famous moment in Canadian hockey history. Joined the Toros after his Maple Leafs years and played WHA in Toronto.

Vaclav Nedomansky (#14, 1975–1976). The great Czechoslovak national-team center. Defected from behind the Iron Curtain in 1974 — one of the most significant defections in hockey history. Averaged a point per game with the Toros.

Other notables: Tom Simpson, Wayne Dillon, Jim Dorey, Gilles Gratton (goaltender), and from the predecessor and successor franchises, the future Hall of Famers who started in Birmingham.

Maple Leaf Gardens — The Iconic Venue

Maple Leaf Gardens (capacity ~16,000 for hockey) was the Toros' home from 1974 to 1976. The building had been the NHL Maple Leafs' home since 1931 and remains one of the most historically significant hockey venues in the world. The Toros' tenancy at the Gardens — sharing the building with the very NHL franchise they were trying to compete with — produced a unique hockey culture moment that has never been replicated.

How to Identify Authentic Toronto Toros Throwback Apparel

• Verify the WHA-era color values. Authentic Toros red and white have specific Pantone-matched values. Off-color reproductions can drift toward maroon.
• Check for the WHA-era bull-head logo. The 1973–1976 Toros used a specific stylized bull-head crest distinct from the later Birmingham Bulls logo.
• Era-specific design matters. Make sure the throwback represents the actual Toronto Toros era (1973–76) and not the Ottawa Nationals (1972–73) or Birmingham Bulls (1976–79).
• For Mahovlich/Henderson/Nedomansky customs: Period-correct WHA-era numbering used a specific font family.
• Royal Retros standard: Every product is reviewed for period accuracy.

More Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Toronto Toros exist?

The WHA-era Toronto Toros existed for three seasons, from 1973 to 1976. The franchise's full lineage runs from the 1972 Ottawa Nationals through the 1973–1976 Toronto Toros to the 1976–1979 Birmingham Bulls.

Did the Toros ever win a championship?

No. The Toros never won the WHA's Avco World Trophy. They made the playoffs twice but didn't advance deep.

What happened to the Toros?

The franchise relocated to Birmingham, Alabama in 1976 to become the Birmingham Bulls, then folded with the WHA's collapse in 1979.

Did Frank Mahovlich really play in the WHA?

Yes. The Hockey Hall of Fame left winger and six-time Stanley Cup champion played for the Toros from 1974 to 1976, the back end of his professional career.

Who was Vaclav Nedomansky?

The great Czechoslovak national-team center who defected from behind the Iron Curtain in 1974 — the first Czechoslovak hockey player to defect. He signed with the Toros and averaged a point per game in the WHA.

Where can I find related Royal Retros collections?

The Toros connect to multiple collections: the broader WHA collection, the Legacy Hockey collection, and our broader hockey collection.

WHA Cross-Shop

• The WHA collection — for fellow WHA franchises including Winnipeg Jets, Houston Aeros, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, and the rest of the league.
• The Ottawa Nationals — the Toros' direct predecessor (1972–73).
• The Birmingham Bulls — the Toros' successor franchise (1976–79).
• The Legacy Hockey collection — for fans of other defunct franchises.

Toronto Toros at Royal Retros — Authentic 1973–1976 WHA Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. Mahovlich Lives On.