Indianapolis Racers

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ice hockey team
gptkbp:affiliation NHL
gptkbp:attendance highest in 1975
gptkbp:challenges financial difficulties
gptkbp:championshipsWon 0
gptkbp:city gptkb:Indianapolis
gptkbp:coachingCareer gptkb:Jack_Gordon
gptkbp:communityEvents held during seasons
gptkbp:dissolved 1985
gptkbp:fanBase local community
gptkbp:founded 1974
gptkbp:franchise none
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Indianapolis Racers
gptkbp:influence on local youth hockey programs
gptkbp:league gptkb:World_Hockey_Association
gptkbp:mascot Racer the Dog
gptkbp:merchandise sold to fans
gptkbp:notable_event first team to sign Wayne Gretzky
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Wayne_Gretzky
gptkb:Mark_Messier
gptkbp:notableGames played_in_Indianapolis
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Gerry_Pinder
gptkbp:player_statistics available in sports databases
recorded_in_WHA_archives
gptkbp:playerDevelopment contributed_to_NHL_talent_pool
gptkbp:playoffAppearances 2
gptkbp:rival gptkb:New_England_Whalers
gptkb:Cincinnati_Stingers
gptkbp:season 1984-85
1974-75
gptkbp:stadium Market Square Arena
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Indianapolis_Ice
gptkbp:team Racers
strong community support
not widely known
varied over seasons
intense with local teams
historical information available
Racer logo
focused on competitive play
in local sports history
influenced by player relationships
part_of_Indianapolis_sports_culture
gptkbp:team_achievements notable_for_early_WHA_contributions
gptkbp:teamColors blue
gold
represent local pride
gptkbp:teamHistory part_of_WHA_history
influenced_future_hockey_in_Indiana