Posts Filed Under: Maple Leaf Gardens

Historicist: The Greatest Hockey Match Ever Staged

Ace Bailey’s career-ending injury and the origins of the NHL All-Star Game.

By David Wencer Jan. 28th, 12:00 pm

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Gordie Howe and Dave Keon’s Halloween Return to Maple Leaf Gardens

Remember "Mr. Hockey" and his final appearances against the Maple Leafs.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 10th, 4:00 pm

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Changesbowietoronto

A look at David Bowie's appearances in Toronto during the 1970s.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 11th, 4:15 pm

Historicist: Patrick Macnee, Before the Bowler

A budding star finds opportunities on stage and screen in 1950s Toronto.

By David Wencer Jul. 18th, 12:00 pm

Historicist: Hometown Rivals

Before the Pan Am Games, boxers Sammy Luftspring and Frankie Genovese gave Toronto world-class competition.

By Kevin Plummer Jul. 11th, 12:30 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Heritage Highways

As leisurely drive season kicks into gear, why not explore a historic route flowing through our city?

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 16th, 1:15 pm

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Historicist: Taking It to the Streets

Early World Cup celebrations in Toronto.

By David Wencer Jun. 21st, 12:00 pm

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Toronto by Newsreel

Extensive newsreel collection now available on YouTube reveals glimpses of city's past.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 24th, 3:20 pm

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Historicist: Elvis in Toronto, 1957

Elvis Presley's two concerts at Maple Leaf Gardens were among only five he ever performed outside of the U.S.

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 6th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Heavyweight Showdown

George Chuvalo squares off against Muhammad Ali at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1966.

By Kevin Plummer Mar. 23rd, 12:00 pm

Demonstrators Put Liberal Leadership on Notice

Several thousand rally outside the Liberal leadership convention.

By Patrick Metzger • Photos by Christopher DrostJan. 26th, 9:42 pm

2012 Hero: Maple Leaf Gardens

Nominated for: giving our history new life.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 9th, 8:11 pm

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Ryerson Shows Off Its New Hockey Rink at Maple Leaf Gardens

Media got a look at Ryerson University's new Mattamy Athletic Centre earlier today, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper was there.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaAug. 13th, 3:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Most Outrageous Mothers of Them All

Frank Zappa's ensemble were a sensation at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1973.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 7th, 11:30 am

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Time in a Capsule at Maple Leaf Gardens

The contents of a copper box buried 80 years ago are unveiled at Ryerson University.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 26th, 2:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Comes a Time When Rust Never Sleeps

In 1978, Neil Young performed a set at Maple Leaf Gardens that came out of the blue and went into the black.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 13th, 11:30 am

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Cleanup at Centre Ice

After lying fallow for more than a decade, Loblaws re-opens the doors of Maple Leaf Gardens to Torontonians.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Photos by D.A. CooperNov. 30th, 11:00 am

A Gardens Gallery

Shoppers join sermons, Shakespeare, singers, and skaters as part of the eclectic history of Maple Leaf Gardens.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 30th, 10:00 am