Before the World Hockey Association played its first games, they won several important battles in the courts that allowed the league to pursue players from the NHL. Today you’ll meet one of the founders of the WHA that was responsible for litigation---Don Regan.

There is more to building a hockey league than signing players and coaches. It took all kinds of professionals behind the scenes to get the WHA ready for its inaugural season.

The twelve teams of the WHA contributed to Winnipeg Jets to sign Bobby Hull, considered by many to be the most charismatic player in pro hockey. It ended up being one of the biggest signings in sports history, giving the league legitimacy.