Behind the Lens: The World Hockey Association 50 Years Later

A one-of-a-kind collection and some never-before-seen photographs from the official photographer of the wild and unforgettable WHA

On October 12, 1972, legendary Boston sports photographer, Steve Babineau, was in attendance for the debut of the New England Whalers. They were taking on the Philadelphia Blazers at the old Boston Garden — and Babs was shooting the action. Fifty years later, he’s still photographing big-league sports events — but this lovingly curated collection documents both ...