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Indianapolis Checkers hockey logo, Indiana, 1979–1987

Indianapolis Checkers

Indianapolis, Indiana1979–1987

Shop retro Indianapolis Checkers tees and hoodies. Named for the checkered flag that waves at the end of every race at the city's famous track, the Checkers made the playoffs every season and won back-to-back titles in 1982 and 1983. Celebrate Indy's racing-inspired hockey club by browsing all of our Checkers gear, then read the team history below. We're a small business bringing the logos and stories of long-lost hockey teams back.

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Indianapolis Checkers History

The first hockey team in Indy did not go well, as the Indianapolis Chiefs' arena burned down midway through their first season, but the second time was a gem. The Checkers started play in 1979-80, their moniker a nod to the legendary Indianapolis racetrack and the checkerboard flag that flies at the finish of a race. The squad was successful, making the playoffs in each of its five years. They won back-to-back championships in 1982 and 1983. After the league disbanded, the Checkers joined the IHL, where they would make the playoffs year after year. After the 1986-87 season, the Checkers relocated to Denver and were renamed the Colorado Rangers.

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