Syl Apps

Canadian pole vaulter and ice hockey player

Syl Apps - Canadian pole vaulter and ice hockey player
Born

January 18th, 1915
110 years ago

Died

December 24th, 1998
26 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A dual-sport athlete and politician, this individual excelled in pole vaulting and ice hockey. In pole vaulting, set multiple Canadian records and competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. As a player, participated in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1942. After retiring from sports, entered politics and served as a Member of Parliament in Canada.

Competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Won the Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1942

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