Tim Horton
Ice hockey player, co-founder of Tim Hortons
Born
January 12th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
February 21st, 1974
51 years ago — 44 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played professional ice hockey in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Achieved two Stanley Cup championships with the Maple Leafs in 1962 and 1963. After retiring from hockey, co-founded the Tim Hortons restaurant chain, which became a prominent fast food franchise in Canada. Horton passed away in a car accident in 1974, but his legacy continues through the coffee and donut chain.
Won two Stanley Cup championships with the Toronto Maple Leafs
Co-founded Tim Hortons
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1974
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