World Hockey Association (1973-1976)
Tombstone
Born: April 4, 1973 – The Ottawa Nationals relocate to Toronto1Toronto new Nationals home? CP via The Phoenix, Apr. 5, 1973
Moved: June 29, 1976 (Birmingham Bulls)2Toros Move to Alabama, UPI via The Boca Raton News, June 30, 1976
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: December 17, 19263Toronto “U” Rink Opens On Friday, The Saskatoon Phoenix, Dec. 16, 1926
1974-1976: Maple Leaf Gardens (16,507)41975-76 World Hockey Association Media Guide
Opened: November 12, 19315Record Crowd Sees Leafs Lose As New Arena Is Opened, The Montreal Gazette, Nov. 13, 1931
Marketing
Team Colors: Blue, White & Red61975-76 World Hockey Association Media Guide
Ownership
Owner: Can-Sports (John F. Bassett 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.
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