who was tim horton
For the eponymous Canadian restaurant chain that he co-founded, see Tim Hortons. Miles Gilbert Tim Horton (January 12, 1930 â February 21, 1974) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, a defenceman for 24 seasons in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres.