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.
Harold Ballard purchased the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1972 for approximately $2 million. His ownership lasted until his death in 1990, during which he became one of the most controversial figures in the team's history. Ballard's tenure was marked by both on-ice struggles and off-ice controversies.
Harold Ballard owned the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1972 until his death in 1990. His tenure as owner was marked by controversy and a tumultuous relationship with fans, as well as a lack of success on the ice during his time. Ballard’s ownership lasted for 18 years, making him one of the more infamous figures in the franchise's history.
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.
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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
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The Toronto Maple Leafs
Yes. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 11 Stanley Cups since they changed their name to 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.