Conn, Smythe, 1895-1980
Constantine Falkland Cary Smythe, "Conn," was a sports entrepreneur best known for his interests in ice hockey, horse racing and promoting the cause of disabled children. He owned and operated his own breeding and racing stables at Caledon, Ont. C. Smythe was awarded the Military Cross in WWI and was severely injured by shrapnel in WWII. He coached the University of Toronto Varsity Grads to the Allan Cup (1927), and assembled the original New York Ranger team in 1926. In 1927 he and associates raised $160 000 and bought Toronto St Pats, changing their name to Totonro Maple Leafs. Maple Leaf Gardens was built largely owing to his efforts in 1931. He sold his controlling interest in the Gardens and the team in 1961 to his son Stafford and others.
From the description of Equine breeding and training records of Conn Smythe Horse Racing Stables, Caledon, Ont., 1956-1980. 1956- 1980. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 626002055
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