Indianapolis Racers
November 9, 2025
The Indianapolis Racers played in the World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They are best remembered as the first pro team that Wayne Gretzky played for.
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Montreal Concordes
January 14, 2018
In the spring of 1982, the Canadian Football League’s venerable Montreal Alouettes franchise collapsed under a mountain of debt. Seeking a clean slate for new ownership, league officials folded the Alouettes on May 13, 1982 and awarded a new Montreal expansion club to Seagram’s liquor baron and Montreal Expos founder Charles Bronfman the next day. The club embarked on a star-crossed four year voyage under the new name “Concordes”, drawing inspiration from the iconic supersonic transatlantic jets of the era.
Calgary Boomers
May 26, 2013
North American Soccer League (1980-1981) Born: September 1980 The Memphis Rogues relocate to Calgary Folded: September 1981 First Game: November 19, 1980 (W 9-5 vs. Toronto Blizzard – indoor soccer) Last