1979 WHA All Star Jersey

Product Details: Made-to-order production (see estimated lead times) Includes free personalization — name, number, or custom text Available in two construction types: Sublimated: lightweight printed graphics Tackle Twill: sewn-on letters and numbers for a classic, authentic finish 100% Polyester *No Returns on Customized Jerseys The World Hockey Association (WHA) was formed in 1971 by Gary Davidson and Dennis Murphy, the same folks who founded the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967 and would go on to establish the World Football League in 1973. The league sought to compete with the established pro league and take advantage of the growing interest in the sport. The older league had doubled in size in 1967, going from six to twelve teams. The WHA brain trust, though, felt there were still markets not being served, or not being served adequately by the established league. The WHA played for seven seasons, most of which were spent in pitched, and expensive, battle with th