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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1937.
15 Interesting Facts About Charles Apps
A multi-talented athlete, Syl Apps was a Hockey Hall of Famer, three-time Stanley Cup champion, Olympic pole vaulter, and a distinguished politician.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961.
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He was a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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His jersey number 10 was officially retired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016.
5
He scored 5 goals in the final two games of his last regular season to surpass the 200 career goals milestone.
6
He placed sixth in the pole vault event at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
7
He served as the Minister of Correctional Services for Ontario from 1971 to 1974.
8
He was a candidate for the National Government Party in the 1940 federal election.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He won a gold medal in pole vault at the 1934 British Empire Games.
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He served in the Canadian Army during World War II, missing two seasons of his career.
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He captained the Maple Leafs during the first National Hockey League All-Star Game in 1947.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1942.
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Conn Smythe called him the greatest player in franchise history.
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His grandson won a gold medal in rowing at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
About Charles Apps
Charles 'Syl' Apps was a legendary Canadian center who played his entire 10-season NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, winning three Stanley Cups. Known for his athleticism and gentlemanly play, he was also an Olympic pole vaulter and later served as a Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961 and named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1937
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1942
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Stanley Cup Champion
1942
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1961
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Named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Charles Apps.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Paris, Ontario, Canada
Died: 12/24/1998
Career Stats
Seasons: 10
Goals: 201
Assists: 231
Points: 432
Teams: 4
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Paris Green Hamilton Tigers Toronto Dominions Toronto Maple Leafs
Charles Apps played for 4 different teams during his 10 seasons career.