Hartford Whalers button
Subject
Hartford Whalers
American, 1979 - 1997
Date1985-1986
Mediummetal; plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Beverly Dobbin
DescriptionButton for the Hartford Whalers NHL Playoffs in 1985-1986. The button has a white background with blue text. In the center is a trophy with the Hartford Whalers logo.
Object number1986.54.0
MarkingsRecto, printed in blue: "HARTFORD WHALERS/ 85/ 86/ NHL PLAYOFFS"NotesHistorical Note: The Hartford Whalers, formerly the New England Whalers, was an ice hockey team in Connecticut. From 1972-1979, the team played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) and from 1979-1997 played in the National Hockey League (NHL). In 1997, the Whalers franchise relocated to North Carolina, where it became the Carolina Hurricanes.On View
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Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
21 September 1995
