Horton began his career in 1949 with the Toronto Maple Leafs and played for them until 1970. He was a key member of the Maple Leafs' four Stanley Cup championships in the 1960s. He was known for his physical style of play and was one of the most durable players in the league, playing in 844 consecutive games. He was also known for his leadership and was named an alternate captain for the Maple Leafs in 1965.
Horton was traded to the New York Rangers in 1970 and then to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1972. He retired in 1974 after playing for the Buffalo Sabres. During his career, Horton scored 181 goals and 446 assists for a total of 627 points. He was also known for his defensive play and was a plus-minus leader in the NHL for four consecutive seasons.
Horton was also known for his philanthropy and was an active member of the community. He opened the first Tim Horton's restaurant in 1964 and the chain has since grown to become one of the most popular coffee and donut chains in Canada.
Horton's legacy lives on in the NHL and in the Tim Horton's chain. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in NHL history and his impact on the game is still felt today.
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