Tim Horton
Canadian ice hockey player (1930–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the ice hockey player. For the eponymous restaurant chain that he co-founded, see Tim Hortons.
Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton (January 12, 1930 – February 21, 1974)[1][2][3] was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent the majority of his career playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, later playing with the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres. In 2017, Horton was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.[4] He died at age 44 following a single-vehicle crash in which drugs and alcohol were involved.
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Tim Horton | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 1977 | |||
Born |
(1930-01-12)January 12, 1930 Cochrane, Ontario, Canada | ||
Died |
February 21, 1974(1974-02-21) (aged 44) St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Pittsburgh Penguins Buffalo Sabres | ||
Playing career | 1949–1974 |
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A successful businessman, Horton co-founded Tim Hortons restaurant chain.