Save The Winnipeg Jets Rally: Player Introductions

On May 6, 1995, a "funeral" was held, where each player said goodbye to the fans. Unwilling to lose the team, a massive grassroots "Save Our Jets" campaign was mounted. On May 16th 55,000+ people attended a huge rally at the Forks. A fundraising effort eventually raised millions toward keeping the team afloat however, it just wasn't quite enough. The team would later move to Phoenix where they have yet, after 10 years in the NHL to really make an impact on the people of the city.

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[JHendrix70]

Enjoy Everyone. I was 16 when I went to this Rally with the parents and was quite naive to think, even Politics couldn't be us.

Bring'Em Back!

[jerseynumber76]

Winnipeg, your team is back.

[sniperjuan]

I still remember that day, like it was yesterday.

[ssmith87]

It was and still is a shame what happened to the Jets and Nordiques

[BABiiTEE6]

BRING BACK THE JETS

[fiXxed98]

Thanks for posting this! I remember very clearly that I was working that day, and couldn't make it out...

Bring 'em back! You heard Paddock -- we deserve it!