Troy Uncle Sam's Trojans

The Trojans were only in existence for one year, but they had one of the more unusual logos and names in hockey history. The club was situated in Troy, New York, which is home to Samuel Wilson, who is said to be the inspiration for the 'Uncle Sam' moniker. They had relocated from New York City where they had been the New York Rovers. Trojans also refers to individuals from Troy, in the same manner that a New Yorker is someone from New York. As a result, the team was dubbed the Troy Uncle Sam's Trojans. Bill Moe, who spent several years with the New York Rangers in the 1940s, was the team's player/coach, and EHL icon John Brophy played four games for the squad. The team would only endure one season, 1952-53, and would not make the playoffs.