Frank Mahovlich on the cover of a 1975 Toronto Toros program from the World Hockey Association

Toronto Toros

World Hockey Association (1973-1976)

Tombstone

Born: 1973 – The Ottawa Nationals relocate to Toronto
Moved: June 29, 1976 (Birmingham Bulls)

First Game: October 7, 1973 (T 4-4 vs. Chicago Cougars)
Last Game: April 6, 1976 (L 10-6 @ Quebec Nordiques)

AVCO Cup Championships: None

Arenas

1973-1974: Varsity Arena
Opened: 1926

1974-1976: Maple Leaf Gardens (16,507)11975-76 World Hockey Association Media Guide
Opened: 1931

Marketing

Team Colors: Blue, White & Red21975-76 World Hockey Association Media Guide

Ownership

Owner: John Bassett Jr., et al.

 

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In Memoriam

Toros owner John Bassett died of brain cancer on May 15, 1986 at age 47. New York Times obituary.

 

Links

Toronto Toros battled for hearts of hockey fans“, Lance Hornby, The Toronto Sun, May 18, 2014

World Hockey Association Media Guides

World Hockey Association Programs

 

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