RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
The club was founded in 1917, operating simply as Toronto and known then as the Toronto Arenas. Under new ownership, the club was renamed the Toronto St. Patricks in 1919. In 1927, the club was purchased by Conn Smythe and renamed the Maple Leafs. A member of the "Original Six", the club was one of six NHL teams to have endured through the period of League retrenchment during the Great Depression. The club has won thirteen Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. The Maple Leafs history includes two recognized dynasties, from 1947 to 1951; and from 1962 to 1967. Winning their last championship in 1967, the Maple Leafs' 52-season drought between championships is the longest current drought in the NHL. The Maple Leafs have developed rivalries with four NHL franchises: the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Ottawa Senators.
The Maple Leafs have retired the use of thirteen numbers in honour of nineteen players, including the first in professional sports. In addition, a number of individuals who hold an association with the club have been inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Maple Leafs are presently affiliated with two minor league teams: the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League and the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL.
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The Maple Leafs home field has been located at 4 different stadiums during the franchise's 115 year history. Isolated games and short term temporary home fields are not necessarily included.
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.
Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide...
/ Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide and Jim Hendy's Official Professional Hockey Guide.
Beginning in 1942, the publication occasionally included the content from Who's Who in Hockey, which was also published as an independent guide.
Eventually taken over by the National Hockey League in 1952 and became the NHL Guide.
Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide...
/ Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide and Jim Hendy's Official Professional Hockey Guide.
Beginning in 1942, the publication occasionally included the content from Who's Who in Hockey, which was also published as an independent guide.
Eventually taken over by the National Hockey League in 1952 and became the NHL Guide.
Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide...
/ Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide and Jim Hendy's Official Professional Hockey Guide.
Beginning in 1942, the publication occasionally included the content from Who's Who in Hockey, which was also published as an independent guide.
Eventually taken over by the National Hockey League in 1952 and became the NHL Guide.
Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide...
/ Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide and Jim Hendy's Official Professional Hockey Guide.
Beginning in 1942, the publication occasionally included the content from Who's Who in Hockey, which was also published as an independent guide.
Eventually taken over by the National Hockey League in 1952 and became the NHL Guide.
Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide...
/ Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide and Jim Hendy's Official Professional Hockey Guide.
Beginning in 1942, the publication occasionally included the content from Who's Who in Hockey, which was also published as an independent guide.
Eventually taken over by the National Hockey League in 1952 and became the NHL Guide.
Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide...
/ Published annually, changing publishers and its title several times over the years, including the National Hockey and Winter Sports Guide and Jim Hendy's Official Professional Hockey Guide.
Beginning in 1942, the publication occasionally included the content from Who's Who in Hockey, which was also published as an independent guide.
Eventually taken over by the National Hockey League in 1952 and became the NHL Guide.
Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.