A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
When you mention the name Tim Horton, two things immediately come to mind: the Toronto Maple Leafs and coffee shops. As remarkable a career as the Hall of Fame defenceman enjoyed in hockey, his off-ice business legacy is arguably much greater. Killed in a car wreck in 1974, Horton didn't live to see the full extent of the success of his chain of coffee and donut shops. Featured here are two sensational signed Maple Leafs team photos with direct ties to Horton's stores, both featuring original Tim Horton autographs. Horton's signature appears on the right side of the cardboard matte surrounding a framed 16" x 20" team photo of the 1962-63 Maple Leafs, winners of both the Prince of Wales Trophy and the Stanley Cup. Armstrong, Imlach, Stanley, Stewart, Brewer, Keon, Baun, Shack, Harris, Simmons, Mahovlich, Kelly, Bower, Pulford and Clancy are among the other team members that have also signed, all in thick black marker. Horton has also signed in ballpoint an 8" x 10" "Souvenir of Tim Horton Drive-In and Donut Shops" Maple Leafs team photo with facsimile signatures that are laid out in the exact same order as the larger team photo, which remains mounted in its vintage light blue and black wood frame that measures roughly 30" x 35" overall and was originally displayed at a Tim Horton's store.
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