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The Topeka Scarecrows Collection — Royal Retros Topeka Scarecrows Fan Shop

Authentic Topeka Scarecrows Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

The Topeka Scarecrows were a 1998 Central Hockey League expansion franchise built around a Wizard of Oz–themed identity, playing three seasons at Landon Arena before folding in 2001 amid league-wide financial trouble. The Royal Retros Topeka Scarecrows collection brings that look back with throwback jerseys and tees in the club's black, red, yellow and white colors. Free name and number on most styles. Sizes S–5XL.

What You Can Shop

Topeka Scarecrows Jerseys — Pro Stitched and Replica builds in the original black-and-yellow colorway, plus a red Graphic Replica Jersey. Free name and number customization on the Pro Stitched and Replica styles. Sizes S–5XL, with a Goalie Cut on the full jersey.

Topeka Scarecrows T-Shirts — Soft cotton tees in five colorways carrying the Scarecrows wordmark and logo. Sizes S–5XL.

Why Royal Retros Is the Home of Topeka Scarecrows Gear

  • Period-correct Oz-era branding. Black, red, yellow and white colorway and scarecrow logo pulled from the team's original 1998–2001 run.
  • Free name and number customization on the Pro Stitched and Replica jerseys.
  • Sizes Small through 5XL, plus a Goalie Cut on the full jersey. No big & tall upcharge.
  • Made to order. Each customized jersey is produced after you order — check the customization screen for lead time.
  • Cross-shop the broader CHL collection for fellow Western Division franchises.

Quick Buying Questions

What sizes are available?

Small through 5XL on the Jersey and Graphic Replica Jersey, and S–5XL on the T-Shirt. The Jersey also offers a Goalie Cut.

Can I customize a jersey?

Yes — the Pro Stitched and Replica jerseys include free name, number, or custom text personalization. Customized jerseys are made to order and final sale.

Are these officially licensed?

No — these are heritage-inspired tribute designs honoring the Topeka Scarecrows and the 1998–2001 CHL era. They're not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization.

How fast does it ship?

Made-to-order jerseys ship after production; check the customization screen on the product page for the current lead time.

About the Topeka Scarecrows

The Central Hockey League awarded Topeka, Kansas a franchise in February 1998. Ownership — Matt Perry, Bill Davidson and Jonathan Fleisig, who had owned other minor-league baseball and hockey clubs — ran a public name-the-team contest, and in April 1998 unveiled the Topeka ScareCrows name, leaning into a Wizard of Oz theme so completely that 50 local elementary students attended the announcement dressed as Munchkins. The club's mascot, Haymaker, and black-red-yellow-white color scheme became one of the most distinctive identities in 1990s minor-pro hockey. The Scarecrows played their home games at Landon Arena, part of the Kansas Expocentre.

Paul Kelly coached all three seasons. The Scarecrows went 28-38-4 in their 1998-99 debut, finishing fourth in the CHL's Western Division and making the playoffs before being swept by the Oklahoma City Blazers. They improved to 35-27-8 in 1999-2000 but missed the postseason, then went 38-23-8 in 2000-01 — their best regular season — while the league moved to terminate the franchise mid-season over unpaid financial obligations. A court injunction let Topeka finish the year; the Scarecrows made the playoffs but lost in the first round to the San Antonio Iguanas, and the franchise folded for good on April 12, 2001. Their Oz styling remains one of the most-collected looks of the late-1990s CHL, and it's the look we've reproduced here.

Vintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.

CHL Cross-Shop

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