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Pro Hockey in Boston in the 1970s

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Pro Hockey in Boston in the 1970s

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Perhaps because of its success in other sports, Boston isn't immediately thought of as hockey country. The passion for the sport in the area runs deep, though, and not just...

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The Life and Teams of Johnny F. Bassett

Book Review: The Life and Teams of Johnny F. Bassett

Last summer, Old School Shirts did a profile of sports entrepreneur John F. Bassett. Now, a  book titled The Life and Teams of Johnny F. Bassett has been released. It...

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Rebel League Legend and Pioneer John F. Bassett

Canadian John F. Bassett was an important figure in the world of sports in North America, particularly in the area of so-called rebel leagues, from the early 1970s until his...

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The World Hockey Association, A Brief History

In 1942, the Brooklyn Americans hockey team folded, leaving the National Hockey League (NHL) with six teams. For the next 20 years the league was content to stay at that...

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