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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961.
15 Interesting Facts About Syl Apps
Syl Apps was a legendary Canadian hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, an Olympic pole vaulter, and a Member of Provincial Parliament, known for his athleticism and character.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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His jersey number, 10, was officially retired by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1937 as the league's top rookie.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He won three Stanley Cups with his team during his career.
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He served as captain during the first National Hockey League All-Star Game in 1947.
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He represented Canada at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, placing sixth in the pole vault event.
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He took a two-year break from his hockey career to serve in the Canadian Army during World War II.
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He also had a career in politics, serving as a Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1942 for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.
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He scored five goals in the final two games of his last professional season to surpass his 200-goal milestone.
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He was signed by Conn Smythe after being scouted playing football at McMaster University.
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His granddaughter won three Olympic gold medals for Canada's women's ice hockey team.
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His grandson won a gold medal in rowing at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
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He served as the Minister of Correctional Services for Ontario from 1971 to 1974.
About Syl Apps
Syl Apps was a Canadian ice hockey legend who played his entire NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, captaining them to three Stanley Cups. A remarkable athlete, he was also an Olympic pole vaulter and later served as a Member of Provincial Parliament. He was known for his character, skating, and play-making abilities.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1942, 1947, 1948
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1937
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1942
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1961
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100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Syl 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
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
Syl Apps played for 4 different teams during his 10 seasons career.