Nearly 20 years since they left Connecticut, the Hartford Whalers still have a large following and the team’s apparel is a hit whether in vintage form or purchased new at the airport, or other locations.
ESPN.com has a profile of the team’s loyal fan base, which could someday do for Hartford what the ghost of the Brooklyn Dodgers has done for Brooklyn.
Think about it! There’s something inherently cool about a scrappy city spurned by the big leagues that carries on and remains loyal to its team.
