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
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