{"title":"Kansas City Scouts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Kansas City Scouts Collection — Royal Retros Kansas City Scouts Fan Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eAuthentic Kansas City Scouts Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. KC's Lost NHL Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Retros carries the deepest Kansas City Scouts throwback collection on the open web — authentic hockey jerseys, hats and tees honoring the NHL team Kansas City had for two short, unforgettable seasons. Before the Devils, before the Rockies, there were the Scouts. Period-correct construction, free custom name and number on most jerseys, sizes S–5XL with no big \u0026amp; tall upcharge. For KC hockey diehards, NHL history buffs and lovers of a great defunct-team sweater, the Scouts ride again here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Shop in the Kansas City Scouts Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKansas City Scouts Jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — Throwback hockey sweaters in the Scouts' red, white and blue, with period-correct crest, numbers and lettering. \u003cstrong\u003eFree custom name and number on most styles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKansas City Scouts Hats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapbacks and unstructured dad hats with embroidered Scouts branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKansas City Scouts T-Shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft retro cotton tees with the classic logo and wordmark. Sized S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most Scouts jerseys can be personalized with your name and number, free on eligible items. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small through 5XL on virtually every product. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Royal Retros Is the Home of Kansas City Scouts Throwback Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe deepest catalog anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Scouts lasted two seasons and almost nobody makes their gear — which is exactly why we do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic, period-correct construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Period-correct colors, crest and numbering on every piece.\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\u003eHeritage done right.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage-inspired tribute designs that honor the team and era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Buying Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes do Scouts jerseys come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall through 5XL with a roomy hockey-sweater cut. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I customize my Scouts jersey with a name and number?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — most styles offer free custom name and number. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are the jerseys made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable jersey knit built to be worn, with stitched or sublimated detailing depending on style. T-shirts are premium soft-blend cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate are the designs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe match the Scouts' period colors, crest and numbering as closely as possible to the team's 1974–76 look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it ship and what's the return policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard items typically ship within a few business days. Custom items are made to order; custom items are final sale and standard items follow our return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Were the Kansas City Scouts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kansas City Scouts were an NHL expansion team that played just two seasons, from 1974 to 1976. Kansas City was awarded the franchise in 1972, and the brand-new Kemper Arena was built to host them. The team took its name from \u003cem\u003eThe Scout\u003c\/em\u003e, the famous statue of a mounted Sioux scout that overlooks downtown Kansas City — one of the city's most beloved landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Kansas City Scouts Era-by-Era History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1974–75 — The Debut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Life was hard from the opening face-off. The Scouts played their first eight games on the road while Kemper Arena was finished, going winless in that stretch, and never recovered. Caught between inflated player costs, undercapitalized ownership and thin crowds — they averaged just over 8,000 fans in a 17,000-seat building — the Scouts struggled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1975–76 — The Final Season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The losses and the financial problems mounted, and the franchise won only 27 games across its two seasons in Kansas City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1976 — The Move West.\u003c\/strong\u003e The franchise was sold and relocated to Denver, becoming the \u003cstrong\u003eColorado Rockies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Six years later it moved again to become the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Jersey Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e — a three-time Stanley Cup champion. Kansas City only had the Scouts for two seasons, but the bloodline runs straight into a modern NHL power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Venue — Kemper Arena\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scouts played at Kemper Arena, the 17,000-seat building constructed specifically to bring major-league hockey to Kansas City. Shared with the NBA's Kansas City Kings, it was the home of the city's brief big-league hockey gamble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Frequently Asked Questions About the Kansas City Scouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did the Kansas City Scouts exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo NHL seasons, 1974–75 and 1975–76.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happened to the franchise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt moved to Denver in 1976 to become the Colorado Rockies, then to New Jersey in 1982 to become the Devils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere did the name come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eThe Scout\u003c\/em\u003e, the iconic statue overlooking downtown Kansas City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find related Royal Retros collections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scouts connect to the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/kansas-city\"\u003eKansas City regional collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/legacy-hockey\"\u003eLegacy Hockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and our broader hockey lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 1.15em;\"\u003eKansas City Scouts at Royal Retros — Authentic 1970s NHL Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. 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