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He was a 4-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
15 Interesting Facts About Tim Horton
A legendary NHL defenceman, he played 24 seasons, won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and was later inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Position
Defence, Right Wing
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977.
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He co-founded a popular restaurant chain that bears his name.
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He played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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His number 2 jersey was retired by the Buffalo Sabres.
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He was known for his extreme strength and calmness under pressure.
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He was named an NHL first team All-Star three times.
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Between 1961 and 1968, he appeared in 486 consecutive regular season games for his main team.
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He set a team record for playoff points by a defenceman in 1962 with 16 points.
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He was posthumously inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
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His record for consecutive games by a defenceman was broken by Kārlis Skrastiņš in 2007.
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In 1964-65, he played right wing for his team in addition to his primary position.
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His final contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins was for an estimated $100,000, the largest at the time for the five-year-old franchise.
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His birth name was Miles Gilbert, named after his two grandfathers.
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He was a Freemason, belonging to Kroy Lodge No. 676 in Thornhill, Ontario.
About Tim Horton
A powerful and durable defenceman, he played 24 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs, winning four Stanley Cups. Renowned for his strength and calmness, he was also an entrepreneur, co-founding a successful restaurant chain. He was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1962, 1963, 1964, 1967
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1977
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One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
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NHL First Team All-Star
1964, 1968, 1969
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Jersey #7 Retired by Toronto Maple Leafs
2016
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Tim Horton.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence, Right Wing
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Cochrane, Ontario
Died: 2/21/1974
Career Stats
Seasons: 24
Goals: 115
Assists: 403
Points: 518
Teams: 5
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Pittsburgh Hornets Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Pittsburgh Penguins Buffalo Sabres
Tim Horton played for 5 different teams during his 24 seasons career.