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Conn Smythe bought the Toronto St Pats franchise in the National Hockey League on February 14, 1927, and immediately changed the team's name to Maple Leafs. In the early sixties, Smythe sold Maple Leaf Gardens to Harold Ballard, John Bassett, and his son, Stafford Smythe. Bassett sold his shares to Ballard and Stafford Smythe in September 1971. After Stafford Smythe died, on October 13, 1971, Ballard bought Smythe's shares from Smythe's estate in February 1972, and took over control of the Leafs.
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What sports team did Harold Ballard own?
Harold Ballard was known to be an owner of two sports teams. He was a part owner and eventually a majority owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs team for the NHL. He was also owner of the Hamilton Tiger Cats NFL team for 11 seasons.
Why are the Toronto maple leafs the color they are?
Harold ballads favorite colour
When did Toronto Maple Leafs become a team?
November 22, 1917
How do you say Toronto Maple Leafs in french?
Maple Leafs de Toronto
What is a better hockey team the devils or the Toronto maple leafs?
Toronto Maple Leafs
What is the name of Toronto's NBA team?
Many refer to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the "Leafs". There other nickname are the "Buds" but not too many leaf fans call them that
Who won the Stanley cup in the 1960s?
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens
What is Toronto in in NHL?
The Toronto Maple Leafs
What is the logo for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
The logo for the Toronto Maple Leafs has always been a maple leaf. Usually it has the Toronto Maple Leafs written on it and the colour blue features heavily.
Have the Toronto Maple Leafs ever won the Stanley Cup?
Yes. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 11 Stanley Cups since they changed their name to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Who has won the 1940s Stanley Cup?
1949 Toronto Maple Leafs 1948 Toronto Maple Leafs 1947 Toronto Maple Leafs 1946 Montreal Canadiens 1945 Toronto Maple Leafs 1944 Montreal Canadiens 1943 Detroit Red Wings 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs 1941 Boston Bruins 1940 New York Rangers
What is Jay McClement's number on the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Jay McClement is number 11 on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
