Tag: Hartford Whalers
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What Happened To The WHA?
In the early 1970’s, a new hockey league declared war on the NHL. The World Hockey Association lured Bobby Hull away with a contract worth millions, took the NHL to court and won, and somehow survived long enough to force the NHL to merge and accept four of its teams. But behind those victories was…
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What Makes This Logo Great? How A $2,000 NHL Logo Became a Cultural Icon For The Hartford Whalers
In 1979, the Hartford Whalers joined the NHL as part of the WHA-NHL merger, and as a result of that merger they introduced one of the greatest sports logos of all time. The “Whale Tail” logo became an instant classic, with its striking design featuring a stylized “W” intertwined with a whale’s tail. Unfortunately for…
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Behind The Logo: Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers logo is one of the most recognizable logos in sports history. It has become an iconic symbol of the city of Hartford, Connecticut, and a beloved memory of the team that played there from 1979 to 1997. The logo’s design is simple, yet powerful, featuring a stylized letter “W” with a blue…