Downtown in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
1. Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton Marker
Inscription.
Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton played his first game, on this site, as a member of the Buffalo Sabres at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium against the Atlanta Flames on Onctober 8, 1972. Horton capped off his professional playing career with the Buffalo Sabres, playing defense from the start of the 1972 season until his untimely death on February 21, 1974. Throughout his 25-year career in the National Hockey League, Horton played 1,446 regular-season games, scoring 115 goals and 403 assists for a total of 518 points. In 1964, Horton founded his namesake restaurant chain, which opened its first U.S. location in 1985 in Amherst, NY. This statue was sculpted by renowned American artist Jerry McKenna of Boerne, Tx.
Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton played his first game, on this site, as a member of the Buffalo Sabres at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium against the Atlanta Flames on Onctober 8, 1972. Horton capped off his professional playing career with the Buffalo Sabres, playing defense from the start of the 1972 season until his untimely death on February 21, 1974. Throughout his 25-year career in the National Hockey League, Horton played 1,446 regular-season games, scoring 115 goals and 403 assists for a total of 518 points. In 1964, Horton founded his namesake restaurant chain, which opened its first U.S. location in 1985 in Amherst, NY. This statue was sculpted by renowned American artist Jerry McKenna of Boerne, Tx.
Erected by Tim Hortons USA & the local Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant owners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1974.
Location. 42° 52.64′ N, 78° 52.636′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Marine Drive and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Marine Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Scott Street, Buffalo NY 14203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canal and Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
2. Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton Marker & Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
