Cleveland Crusaders Crewneck Sweatshirt

The Cleveland Crusaders were not an original WHA franchise, although they did begin play in 1972-73, the league's first year. They were originally the Calgary Broncos, but the Broncos never took the ice after their owner died and they were moved to Cleveland. The Crusaders found success in Cleveland, finishing second in their division three of four seasons and averaging a respectable 6,000 fans per game. They never had much playoff success though, winning one series in five tries. The Crusaders closed up shop after the 1975-76 season, afriad of the prospects of the NHL relocating the Golden Seals to Cleveland as the Barons, which occurred in the summer of '76. The Crusaders were sold to a group who wanted to move them to South Florida to become the Florida Breakers. After that move fell through, the team would move to Minnesota to become the second iteration of the Fighting Saints.

This would make a unique gift for the hockey fan in your life or a neat find for yourself of a vintage hockey team from Cleveland.

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About the sweatshirt from the manufacturer:

These garments are made from polyester and cotton. The collar is ribbed knit, so it retains its shape even after washing. There are no itchy side seams on these sweaters.

Garment: Gildan 18000

• Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²))
• Loose fit
• Runs true to size
• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Sewn-in label