WHA Racers T-Shirt

Product Info

• 100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)
• Extra Soft
• Lightweight
• Classic Fit
• Ships in 3-5 business days

Team: Indianapolis Racers
Years Active: 1974-1978
Home: Market Square Arena (Indianapolis, IN)

The Racers were an 1974 expansion team in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Jacques Demers coached the team for two seasons, resulting in playoff appearances both years. With a  merger with the established league on the horizon, ownership became concerned with rising costs. After an unsuccessful attempt to move to Canada, the team signed players to huge contracts they could not afford. Most notably a 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky was signed to one of the largest hockey contracts in history. Despite strong fan support, the team folded 25 games into the 1978-79 season due to financial problems.

Notable Players:

• Wayne Gretzky
• Mark Messier
• Dave Keon
• Pat Stapleton
• Jacques Demers (Coach)

This product is an historical representation of the defunct team in the description. The product is in no way affiliated with any existing team, league or other organization.