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1914:(who at the time owned the Montreal Canadiens) for the company to cover his debt financing charges on a loan of $ 8.8 million for 10 years in exchange for an option to purchase a 19.9% block of shares in MLGL from HEBL and a right of first refusal on the rest of HEBL's shares. The NHL did not learn of the deal until the late 1980s. In 1982, he offered to sell the company for $ 50 million, with the arena alone reportedly valued at $ 11 million, though a stockholders' report the following year placed the value of MLGL at $ 23.5 million. When Harold transferred ownership of his personal real estate holdings, which were valued at $ 2.52 million, to HEBL in January 1989, he acquired 4 newly issued common shares in the company plus a promise of a further $ 896,472 rather than cash. Mary Elizabeth sold her stake in HEBL to her father for $ 15.5 million in January 1989, after originally having a deal to sell the stake to Don Giffin, while Harold Jr. sold his back to HEBL for $ 21 million in June of the same year. Harold secured a loan from Molson for the full amount of his buyout of Mary Elizabeth, using the 34 acquired shares in HEBL as security. Harold Jr.'s shares were subsequently retired. Bill sued his father for $ 170 million over HEBL's acquisition of Harold Jr.'s stake, claiming that he and partner 1875:

be removed from their posts. On June 26, 1969, following an 8–7 vote of the board, Stafford and Ballard were both fired, and Bassett was appointed president of MLGL. However, Bassett did not force Stafford and Ballard to sell their shares, and both men remained on the board. This proved to be a serious strategic blunder; Stafford was the largest single shareholder in MLGL, and he and Ballard controlled almost half the company's stock between them. They were thus able to regain control of the board in 1970, and Stafford was once again appointed president. Facing an untenable situation, Bassett sold the 196,200 MLGL shares he controlled to Stafford and Ballard in September 1971 for $ 5.4 million, which he used to buy out his partners in the Argonauts. Combined with their 306,295 jointly controlled shares, the transaction gave the Stafford-Ballard partnership 78% of the stock. Stafford died in October 1971 of a bleeding ulcer at only 50 years of age, just before his trial was scheduled to begin. Under the terms of Stafford's will, of which Ballard was an

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agreements for the stadium, which were set to expire in 2027, were extended by 10 years. The province of Ontario also contributed $ 10 million to the financing. The City insisted that the renovations allow the Argonauts, who had to vacate their current home the Rogers Centre, to move in. The sale of the Argos in May 2015 to a new ownership group consisting of MLSE owners Bell and Tanenbaum was accompanied by an announcement that they had reached an agreement with MLSE to relocate to the stadium for the 2016 season. The Argos contributed $ 10 million to the conversion of the field to make it CFL compatible, which was matched by MLSE. MLSE financed the rest of the project, and was responsible for cost overruns. The renovated stadium can be temporarily expanded to a capacity of roughly 40,000 for big events. The Argos purchase agreement called for two Grey Cups to be played at BMO Field, the first being the

2333:, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (with regards to MLSE's TV channels), as well as the NHL, the AHL, the NBA, and MLS (with regards to each of MLSE's main sports franchises). The Competition Bureau announced in May 2012 that it would not challenge the transaction, but that it will "actively review" the situation in light of "serious concerns" expressed by various parties, reserving the right to take action at a later date. The NHL Board of Governors approved the sale at a meeting in Las Vegas on June 19, 2012. The final approval, that of the CRTC, was granted on August 16, with the commission noting that it only had jurisdiction over the TV channels owned by MLSE (the transfer of ownership from MLSE to Bell, Rogers and Kilmer directly, it decided, posed no major concerns), and not the broadcast rights associated with MLSE's teams. The transaction closed on August 22, 2012. 2636:

could be overruled by its competitor in combination with Tanenbaum.) As such, Rogers and Bell have agreed that their previously four of six (now six of eight) directors on the MLSE board will always vote together, and thus that any disagreements between the two companies will be settled privately without the involvement of Tanenbaum. Bell has indicated that the involvement of Bell's pension fund is, at least in part, intended to ensure Bell can retain its existing 18% interest in the Montreal Canadiens, as NHL rules prevent any shareholder that owns more than 30% of a team from holding an ownership position in any other team. As a result of Bell and Rogers having co-ownership in MLSE, they agreed to split the regional broadcasts of Maple Leafs and Toronto FC games between Bell's TSN and Rogers' Sportsnet; the national rights to the Raptors and the NBA overall were also split between TSN and Sportsnet.

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profitable was not worth the minimal financial upside. In 2013, it was reported that the company was again considering purchasing the team and having them play at a renovated BMO Field, with the asking price reportedly $ 20 million, but later coming down to $ 10 million. A vote by MLSE's board on purchasing the team was called in December 2013, but they were unable to come to an agreement on the issue. On May 20, 2015 it was announced that two of the three ownership partners of MLSE, Bell Canada and Tanenbaum's Kilmer Group, had acquired ownership of the Argos, with the deal to close at the end of the year, and would move the team to BMO Field for the 2016 season. It has been speculated that Rogers was not interested in investing in the team since Bell has exclusive rights to broadcast all CFL games. MLSE eventually completed its purchase the Argos in January 2018. According to the

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minority partners Bell Globemedia (15.4%), TD Capital with (13.5%) and Tanenbaum, who took over as non-executive chairman, with 13%. Each owner of MLSE had a right of first refusal on any shares sold, in proportion to their ownership share. The same year MLSE was internally valued at over $ 1 billion by Teachers' in its annual report. In 2008 the Toronto Star reported that a valuation commissioned by the company concluded that the company was worth US$ 1.5 billion. On December 5, 2008 CTVglobemedia (the renamed Bell Globemedia) sold half of its 15.4% stake to Tanenbaum for $ 100 million, making Tanenbaum the second-largest stakeholder with 20.7%. The transaction valued the company at $ 1.2 billion. On August 20, 2009 Teachers' announced that it had agreed to purchase the remaining 7.7% stake in MLSE owned by CTVglobemedia, bumping their stake to 66%.

1935:$ 15.8 million on its loan to acquire Harold Jr's HEBL stock, missed a January 1991 deadline to repay its $ 20 million loan (including interest) from Molson, Stavro personally loaned the estate the funds to pay off the debt, and in exchange, he received an option to purchase the estate's HEBL shares before January 1996. Bill challenged the transaction, but it was approved by the court. In early 1991, Molson offered to buy the estate's shares for $ 40 each. In September 1991, Bill sold his HEBL stock to his father's estate for $ 21 million, giving it ownership of the entire company. Shortly thereafter it was announced that Stavro had reached a deal with Molson on an option to purchase their MLGL shares until April 1994 and for Molson to waive their option on the estate's shares. 1376:, "is expected to help the Argos, given MLSE's financial scale and promotional, ticketing and operational advantages." Additionally, it is thought that control of the Argos by MLSE will enhance Toronto's chances of acquiring an NFL franchise, with Peddie saying "the NFL is telling them that if you want an NFL team, you better make sure the Argos are okay." Leiweke has said that moving into a renovated BMO field "will help turn around" and that "there's no way the NFL comes here without the CFL being unbelievably successful first." Upon completion of the sale, MLSE now owns four of the five major league sports teams in Toronto (only the Blue Jays are not owned by MLSE, although Rogers Communications, which owns the Blue Jays, has an ownership stake in MLSE). 563: 1577:

of defaulting on its rising debt, the City of Toronto took control and assumed its $ 43.4 million debt with the intention to return it to private management within 2–3 years. A city councillor has suggested that MLSE, which operates BMO Field and Coca-Cola Coliseum on behalf of the city, would be "the logical party" to take over the arena, and a spokesperson for the company said "while we don't have any interest in purchasing the facility, we are open to discussing the possibility of managing the facility on behalf of the City". MLSE's executive vice president of venues and entertainment Bob Hunter confirmed that they would bid for the right to run the building.

1142:, who had been President of the Toronto Raptors, was retained in the merger and became MLSE's President and CEO. That July the company adopted a new name, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), to reflect its broader holdings. MLSE subsequently ordered major modifications to the original design of the ACC, which was basketball-specific, to make it more suitable for hockey. Originally planned to cost $ 217 million, the budget was increased to $ 265 million after MLSE took control. In February 1999 the company opened the ACC as the new home to the Leafs and Raptors. MLG, which was left with no major tenants, was sold in 2004 for $ 12 million to 1879:, each partner was allowed to buy the other's shares upon their death. Stafford's brother and son tried to keep the shares within the family, but in February 1972 Ballard bought all 251,545 of Stafford's shares for $ 7.5 million, valuing the company at $ 22 million. Stafford's brother Hugh also sold his shares to Ballard, ending the Smythe family's 45-year involvement in the company. Combined with Ballard's 262,162 shares, this gave him majority ownership of about 70%. Six months later, Ballard was convicted of 47 charges, including fraud and theft of money and goods, and sentenced to three years in a federal penitentiary. 1102: 735:. The Amerks were a joint affiliate of both the Canadiens and the Maple Leafs, though the club was operated by the Canadiens. In the summer of 1959 the Maple Leafs bought out the Canadiens' ownership share of the club, giving them a 55% controlling interest, due to concerns that with Montreal operating the club they were giving their prospects priority over those of the Leafs. They purchased most of the remaining 45% in 1963, boosting their ownership share to 98% by November 1964. In July 1966 the Maple Leafs sold the team to a group which included their then General Manager 1270: 1536:, which owned the remaining 19.9%, with focus on Toronto FC. MLSE informed the CRTC in 2015 that it had acquired full ownership of the channel, however later that year they announced that it would cease operations and the license be abandoned, effective August 31, 2015. In November 2009 MLSE applied to the CRTC for a Category 2 digital TV license for a general interest sports service provisionally named Mainstream Sports, which was granted in June 2010. MLSE planned to broadcast its teams' games on the channel, along the lines of team-owned 2249:. MLG Holdings Ltd. (MLGH), of which Stavro owned 80% and TD Bank controlled the remaining 20%, held a 51% ownership stake in MLGV, with the remaining 49% owned by Teachers'. The following month MLGV announced that they had reached an agreement to purchase the 60.3% of MLGL held by Harold's estate for $ 34 a share or $ 75 million total, valuing the company at $ 125 million. The estate still owned Stavro $ 23 million at the time. Molson also sold its 19.9% of MLGL to MLGV in April 1994 for $ 25 million. Larry Tanenbaum's company 1221: 19250: 49: 1387:, MLSE was chosen to manage the building. However, disappointing results in the first year and a half of operations following the arena's opening in November 2006 led MLSE to request that its contract be terminated in March 2008. The company had been attempting to get into the business of managing facilities beyond those where their teams play but decided to withdraw, with Bob Hunter, MLSE's Vice President of venues and entertainment, saying that managing the arena was "no longer a strategic focus for us". 1217:, for defaulting on their rent. MLSE agreed to a 20-year lease (with an option to extend the term by a further 10 years) for the Coliseum , which had undergone a $ 38 million renovation in 2003, that called for rent to cover debt financing charges, property taxes and generate a return to the arena investors, which exceeds $ 4 million annually. In 2023 the city approved amendments to MLSE's lease of the Coliseum including a 10 year extension starting in 2025, with an option for a further 10 year extension. 3203: 743: 1846:

he obtained. According to several sources, Conn thought the sale was only to his son, and was furious when he learned that Ballard and Bassett were his partners. He had hoped that Stafford would keep MLGL for his son, Tommy. However, it is unlikely that Stafford could have raised the millions needed for the deal on his own. Stafford became president of MLGL and governor of the Maple Leafs, with Ballard becoming executive vice president and Bassett chairman of the board.

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shares purchased. Ownership of the hockey team was transferred to MLGL in return for shares. To fund construction of the building, workers were paid 20% of their salary in MLG stock. Construction started on June 1, 1931, and MLG was opened five months and two weeks later, on November 12, 1931, at a cost of $ 1.5 million ($ 28.7 million in 2023 dollars). The Marlboros also moved to the new arena. Bickell was named the first president of MLG.

19274: 1628: 1262: 2821: 1931:. In November 1990 Molson exercised their option on 19.9% of the company, paying $ 10,000 for 735,575 of HEBL's MLGL shares, which at the time were valued at $ 20 million. Due to restrictions against cross-ownership in the NHL, the company set up a trust to hold their stake, and the league instructed them to sell the shares within an "adequate amount of time." Shortly after the estate, which had limited income due to HEBL still owing 1831:. With the help of a $ 300,000 loan from Toronto stockbroker and MLGL shareholder Percy Gardiner, and the support of minority partner Jack Bickell, Smythe was able to buy 30,000 shares in MLGL from Gardiner and installed himself as president on November 19, 1947, replacing Edward Bickle. The loan was paid off in 1960. In November 1961, Smythe sold 45,000 of his 50,000 shares to a three-person partnership formed by his son 1194: 1163: 14289: 19262: 971:, but this offer was also rejected. Three money-losing seasons later, in February 1978, DeGroote sold the team to MLGL for $ 1.3 million. During his tenure as owner of the Tiger-Cats, Ballard repeatedly threatened to move the franchise to Toronto's Varsity Stadium, which was vetoed by the Argos, and claimed to have lost roughly $ 20 million over 11 seasons. MLGL sold the team in March 1989 to 650: 3213: 1355: 40: 1548:, with the tentative name "Real Sports" (in keeping with the branding of MLSE's sports bar and apparel store). It was never revealed whether the channel would have replaced, or supplemented, MLSE's existing digital channels. Peddie credited the threat of a Real Sports channel as a motivator for Rogers and Bell, owners of sports channels 2305:

right of first refusal on the shares gave him control over any sale by Teachers'. In May 2011 Teachers' announced that they had reached an agreement to purchase TD Capital's 13.5% ownership share, giving them 79.5% of the company and leaving Tanenbaum as the only minority partner with 20.5%, simplifying a sale of their shares.

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Public Trustee, which was charged with representing the charities named by Harold's will as beneficiaries, argued that Stavro had a conflict of interest as both executor of the will and buyer and had not paid market value because there was no public bidding process for the shares. Several minority owners, including

11786: 1062:. The team had been suspended following their inaugural season playing at MLG during which the club lost nearly $ 1 million and the league was forced to take over operations after only three games when ownership pulled out. However, the team never returned to play. Following the inaugural season of the 1010:. When Toronto was awarded an expansion NBA franchise in 1974 for the 1975–76 season MLGL was one of three groups to bid for the rights to the team, but the club never materialized as no group was able to secure funding for the expansion fee of $ 6.8 million. MLGL attempted to purchase and relocate the 479:, from which the company got its name. Smythe transferred his ownership of the Leafs to the company in exchange for shares in MLGL and sold shares in the holding company to the public to help fund construction of the arena. While initially primarily a hockey company, with ownership stakes in a number of 2304:

In December 2010 it was reported that Rogers Communications, owner of the Toronto Blue Jays, was in negotiations to purchase the Teachers' 66% stake in MLSE, with the asking price set at $ 1.3 billion, and in March 2011 Teachers' confirmed that their share in the company was up for sale. Tanenbaum's

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leased the land for the arena to the Lakeshore Lions for a 50-year term. MLSE spent a further $ 5 million on training and medical facilities, and pays $ 600,000 annually to rent the building. The arena was originally operated by the Lakeshore Lions Club, but in June 2011, with the arena on the verge

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for half of the expected $ 1 million cost. He then formed Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL) as a management company that would own both the hockey team and the arena. A public offering of shares in MLGL was made at $ 10 each ($ 192.00 in 2023 dollars), with a free common share for each five preferred

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of the CFL from the late 1970s to late 1980s, before merging with the Raptors, who were constructing the Air Canada Centre at the time, and adopting their current name in 1998. The company launched Toronto FC in 2007. Most recently, the company completed its purchase of the Argonauts in January 2018.

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This ownership structure ensures that, at the shareholder level, Rogers and Bell vote their overall 75% interest in the company together and thus decisions on the management of the company must be made by consensus of the two. (If Rogers and Bell owned their interests directly, either Rogers or Bell

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had acquired a right of first refusal to purchase the shares for $ 20 million that February. Shortly thereafter, HEBL issued Harold 32 common shares and $ 125,216 in exchange for ownership of his 350,200 personally held MLGL shares and $ 125,000. Two more new common shares would be granted to Harold

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raid at MLG in 1968, Stafford was charged with income tax evasion, and he and Ballard were accused of illegally taking money from MLGL to pay for home renovations and other personal expenses. Just before the charges were laid, Bassett argued to the board of directors that Stafford and Ballard should

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to be offensive, and said that by accepting the fight, MLGL owners had "put cash ahead of class." Within three years under the new owners, profits had tripled to just under $ 1 million. Ballard negotiated lucrative deals to place advertising throughout the building, and greatly increased the number

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In August 2014, MLSE reached an agreement with the City of Toronto to build a practice facility for the Raptors at Exhibition Place. MLSE paid the $ 30 million construction cost, and leases the property from the city for $ 205,000 annually, subject to reassessments for inflation, for a 20-year term,

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field by May 2016. The renovations were originally budgeted to cost $ 120 million, but ended up at $ 150 million in total. In exchange for a $ 10 million contribution to the project by the City of Toronto, which owns the stadium, they receive rent from MLSE, while MLSE's management and naming rights

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and act as the Leafs' farm team. Though the league did not acknowledge that the Maple Leafs had an ownership stake in the team, they held a majority position with the Denver partners only owning roughly 36%. Following reported losses of $ 150,000 in their first season, Smythe announced that the team

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On September 18, 2024, Rogers announced that it had reached an agreement to purchase BCE's 37.5% stake in MLSE for CA$ 4.7 billion, which would give it ownership of 75% of the company and value it at CA$ 12.5 billion. The sale is subject to approval by relevant parties, and is expected to close by

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by failing to disclose that broadcast revenue was expected to substantially increase, and a $ 50 million lawsuit from Bill Ballard, who claimed that Stavro and others devalued MLGL and withheld information relevant to the value of the company prior to the sale of his stock. Ontario's Office of the

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to repay the $ 911,000 debt HEBL owed him from his two transactions with the company. This gave Harold, who feared that Bill was positioning himself to take over the holding company, control of HEBL. Harold did not want his bickering children to inherit MLGL because he feared they would destroy it.

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and part-owner of the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts) for $ 2.3 million. When combined with their own holdings, this gave the Stafford-Ballard-Bassett partnership 87,000 shares, representing 60% of the company. Ballard fronted Stafford most of the money for the purchase though a loan

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Peddie retired as President and CEO of MLSE at the end of 2011 after 14 years on the job, having tripled the value of the company. However, he was often criticized for his inability to end the company's long championship drought. The Leafs haven't won a championship since 1967, and at the time the

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Following the merger, the ownership structure of the now defunct MLGV was retained by MLGL. MLGH was the majority owner of MLGL, holding 51% of the company. It in turn was controlled by Stavro (55%), with minority shareholders Tanenbaum (25%) and TD Capital Group (20%). The remaining 49% of MLGL

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also objected to MLGV's attempts to take the company private without an auction. Stavro and his partners in MLGV reached a settlement in 1996 to pay an additional $ 23.5 million plus interest to the charities as well as $ 2.5 million to the minority shareholders who had sued, clearing the way for

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Though Ballard ran up significant amounts of personal debt during his ownership of MLGL, he made the company very profitable, so much so that MLG became known as the "Cashbox on Carlton Street", referring to the address of the arena. Upon Harold's death on April 11, 1990, most of his estate, which

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respectively, to purchase the company due to concerns about losing the rights to broadcast MLSE teams to the channel or having to pay huge fees for them. The acquisition of MLSE by Rogers and Bell in 2012, and associated agreements to divide the company's regional broadcast rights between the two,

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universal. In October 1988, with the team losing hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, MLGL reached an agreement to sell the Marlboros for a reported $ 500,000, severing their ties with the Maple Leafs. However, the Leafs retained the rights to the Marlies name. The OHL team moved to Hamilton

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of the AHL were established, and were jointly operated by the Chicago Black Hawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs as their farm team. MLGL and the Black Hawks each owned half of the franchise. However, by 1980 MLGL had decided that the Leafs needed a team of their own, with a spokesperson citing the

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Before MLSE completed its purchase of the Argonauts of the CFL in early 2018, the company contemplated purchasing the team at least twice, with minority partner Tanenbaum keen to add the team to his list of franchises, but concluded that the cost and effort that would be required to make the team

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franchise in the Toronto area within a couple of years to serve as a developmental team for the Raptors. Hamilton's Copps Coliseum and Oshawa were reportedly under consideration to host the franchise. However, a Canadian-based franchise posed difficulties due to tax and visa complications, and

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for a reported $ 120–150-million after debt repayments, the other partners converting their debts into equity, and each partner getting a direct ownership stake in the newly renamed MLSE, with MLGH being dissolved. This left Teachers' as the controlling majority owners of MLSE with 58.4%, and

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in May 2011, and the facility opened in June 2012. It includes three grass fields, one domed turf field and a field house. MLSE spent more than $ 21 million building the facility and pays rent for the land, In July 2014 it was announced that MLSE would expand the training grounds to house a

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said on an NFL team in Toronto: "We can't own a team (per NFL rules), but we do have more expertise on how to build (stadiums) than anyone ... MLSE can play a role." It has been reported that MLSE is interested in building and managing the proposed NFL stadium, which it has already begun

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for $ 27 million over the first 10 years. MLSE also agreed to cover any construction cost overruns. The governments of Canada, Ontario and Toronto contributed $ 27 million, $ 8 million and $ 9.8 million respectively, with the City of Toronto also providing the land. In return, MLSE got the

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had competed in the first season of the ILL at the Arena Gardens, but was renamed the Tecumsehs with the arrival of Smythe's team. Both teams played at MLG. Smythe pulled out following the season due to financial losses, and the league did not play the following year.

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It also prevents the launch of a well-connected competitor. MLSE has a broadcast licence for a 'specialty' cable sports channel – tentatively named Real Sports, according to sources – that could have snatched away those games once the deals with Sportsnet and TSN had

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league, in 1968 at MLG. MLGL owners Ballard and Stafford Smythe were two of the five founding partners of the club, but financial difficulties forced MLGL to take over ownership midway through the season. The NLA suspended operations prior to the following season.

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to continue to holding roughly half of the regional broadcast rights for Maple Leafs and Raptors games for up to 20 years at "fair market value". The sale will also not affect Bell's official telecom partner sponserships of the Argonauts, Raptors, and Toronto FC.

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and $ 800,000 building a new artificial turf field to replace the community use hours lost at BMO Field. The company manages the operations of the facility during the winter season, when the field is covered by the dome and community soccer programs are held.

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were established under the ownership of MLGL, but the team averaged only 1,500 fans and lost $ 750,000 in their first season and folded the following spring. Shortly thereafter, with Chicago having pulled out of New Brunswick in favour of affiliating with the

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announced that the latter had agreed to purchase 20% of Kilmer Sports (giving it an indirect 5% holding of MLSE) for $ 400 million USD, valuing the company at $ 8 billion USD. Tanenbaum will continue in his management role of the company, with OMERS being a

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contacted Smythe about becoming coach of the team. However, Smythe told Bickell that he was more interested in buying a stake in the team. Not long after, with the team in trouble financially due to majority owner Querrie having lost a lawsuit to former

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franchises. A condition of the sale was that it was not to be used as a sports and entertainment facility, though MLSE eventually consented to allowing a small arena to be restored in the building to house Ryerson University's Ryerson Rams (now

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took over controlling ownership of the Toronto Raptors in late 1996, talks began again between the two groups. MLGL put forward a proposal to the city to construct a new $ 300 million shared arena just to the north, on top of the rail tracks

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of $ 2 billion due to the assumption of their share of MLSE's $ 372 million in debt and $ 66 million in leases. As part of the deal, Tanenbaum increased his stake in the company by 5%, valued at $ 109 million, to 25% to secure his approval.

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submitted an application and US$ 100,000 deposit for an NBA expansion franchise for MLG in 1986, but of the six cities to apply Toronto was not one of the four which were successful. It was not until the NBA awarded an expansion franchise to

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MLGV subsequently purchased all the remaining shares and took MLGL private in 1998, after acquiring more than the 90% of stock necessary to force objecting shareholders out, and MLGL and MLGV amalgamated. The purchase was the subject of an

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grocery store, office space and condominium residences. In conjunction with the construction of Maple Leaf Square was a two-year, $ 48 million renovation of the ACC to connect it with the square, which added a new atrium that includes a

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in July 1956, after a local group could not come up with the US$ 150,000 in capital required by the league. The Leafs and Canadiens would each own 27.5% of the team, with the balance sold to Rochester interests. The team was named the

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Beamish, Mike (February 13, 1999). "Maple Leaf Gardens 1931 - Air Canada Centre 1999: History vs. high tech: No design marvel, Air Canada Centre struggles to graft Gardens' history into a high-tech package that bucks the retro trend".

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Ozanian, Michael K; Fink, Ronald; Kimelman, John; Reingold, Jennifer; Osterland, Andrew; Starr, Jason; Grabarek, Brooke (May 10, 1994). "The $ 11 billion pastime: Why sports franchise values are soaring even as team profits fall".

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Johnson, Arthur (October 1, 1991). "The Maple Leaf Follies: Who needs hockey? With a team of lawyers fighting for ambitious corporations and the feuding Ballard clan, nothing can compare with the faceoff for Maple Leaf Gardens".

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In November 2011 Teachers' announced that they were taking the company off the market. However, only a couple of weeks later, on December 9, 2011, Teachers' announced the sale of its entire stake in MLSE to a partnership between

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practice facility for the Argos, which would rent the facility from MLSE and practice on a nearby city owned field. The team moved in that September, but later moved their practice facility to Lamport Stadium in 2018.

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but the team's owner decided in early 1976 to sell the club to the Labatt group for US$ 13.25 million. While the Giants' relocation was ultimately rejected by a U.S. court, Labatt was awarded an expansion team in the

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was owned by Teachers'. This tiered ownership structure gave Stavro effective control of MLGL with only a net 29% stake of the company. Teachers' invested a further $ 50 million in the company in the form of a

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them to become the majority owner of MLGL. They also settled with the OSC in 1999 for $ 1.6 million, which included a fine and costs. Teachers' invested $ 44.3 million and TD $ 9.75 million in the deal.

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Rochester, New York, which is just across the United States border, was considered as an alternative. In May 2015 it was announced that MLSE had purchased a D-League franchise, which would be named

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in 1986 by the Tiger-Cats. Toronto FC subsequently won in 2017, as did the Raptors in 2019. (The Argonauts' 2017 Grey Cup win came shortly before MLSE announced its purchase of the team.) Though

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to natural grass, and a further $ 2 million to expand the north end by 1,400 seats. As part of the deal to convert the field to natural grass, MLSE spent $ 1.2 million adding a winter bubble to

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in HEBL. While the equity of the company was vested in the common stock, both common and preferred shares each received a single vote, ensuring that Harold retained control of the company.

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Hunter, Paul (March 18, 1989). "Death of the Marlies: The cold, hard facts Rising costs and dwindling attendance have sunk once-proud Toronto Marlies, seven- time winners of Memorial Cup".

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to rename the ACC Scotiabank Arena, effective July 1, 2018, for a reported CAD $ 800 million over 20 years, which would make it the largest such deal in North American sports history.

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were launched. The team was owned and operated by MLGL as a developmental club for the Maple Leafs. In the spring of 1973 it was announced that the Oilers would relocate to become the

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with two options to extend it by a further 10 years, following which the city would take ownership of the building. Construction was completed in time for the team's hosting of the

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league, the club announced that it would move its home games to BMO Field and Lamport Stadium beginning with the 2018 season. On July 2, 2018 the club announced they would move to

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in 2014 the group submitted an offer to purchase the franchise, with speculation that they would move the team to Toronto when their lease permitted it, but were outbid by the

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in 1998 on acquiring a US$ 4–7 million expansion franchise for the following season to coincide with the opening of the ACC. The company also submitted an application for a

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Friisdahl announced that he was leaving MLSE in January 2022, with CFO Cynthia Devine named interim President and CEO to replace him. In January 2024 it was announced that

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for TFC and a bridge between the Academy. The team began play in 2015 at a newly renovated 2,000 seat stadium, with plans to expand it to 5,000 by 2017, constructed at the

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MLSE announced in December 2017 that it had agreed to purchase the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League outright, with the deal finalized on January 19, 2018.

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Ozanian, Michael K; Atre, Tushar; Fink, Ronald; Reingold, Jennifer (May 9, 1995). "Suite deals: Why new stadiums are shaking up the pecking order of sports franchises".

12447: 10877: 9162: 9023: 8994: 6733: 4487: 1171: 1086:, the then Assistant General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, ultimately bought the team for $ 250,000 and promptly moved it to MLG where they rebranded the team the 887:, Robert Hunter, the former President of the International League Maple Leafs, and Canadian Baseball Co, led by Sydney Cooper. After negotiating with the owners of the 13073:

Baldo, Anthony; Biesada, Alexandra; Hackney, Holt; Ozanian, Michael K; Taub, Stephen (July 9, 1991). "Secrets of the front office: What America's pro teams are worth".

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With MLG aging, MLGL began planning for a new home arena for the Maple Leafs in the 1990s. At the time, the Raptors were constructing a new arena, later to be called

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The Toronto Marlboros served as a junior farm team for the Maple Leafs for 40 years until direct NHL sponsorship of junior clubs ended in 1967 when the NHL made the

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Rogers has agreed to purchase the 37.5% share owned by Bell (BCE Inc), which will raise their total ownership to 75%. The sale is expected be completed by mid-2025.

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billion. In 2024, Rogers announced that it had reached an agreement to purchase BCE's 37.5% stake in MLSE for CA$ 4.7 billion, in a deal set to close in mid-2025.

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Byers, Jim (October 4, 2005). "Godfrey buoyed by talks; NFL officials may decide on Toronto quest in weeks Rogers Centre could host game as early as next year".

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Scotiabank Arena, home to the Maple Leafs and Raptors since 1999, came under the ownership of MLGL while under construction with the merger of the two franchises

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In January 2023, BCE Inc purchased the roughly 9% stake in MLSE held by BCE Master Trust Fund for $ 149 million, consolidating its 37.5% total ownership share.

1805: 1122:, with the already under construction Raptors arena being converted to a bus terminal. However, the proposal died when an agreement could not reached with the 8428: 8007: 6895: 1293:, which was to cost $ 62.9 million total, and purchased the naming rights to the stadium for $ 10 million for 20 years, which they subsequently resold to the 1209:(later renamed Coca-Cola Coliseum) for the 2005–06 season, after the arena was left without a hockey tenant following the termination of their lease with the 9901: 9349: 9125: 8522: 7574: 1002:, which were seeking $ 5 million for the franchise, but pulled out when the price was raised to $ 8.25 million. MLGL attempted to purchase and relocate the 8827: 7171: 19344: 19314: 7928: 3304: 1788: 1777: 1596:

team. However, the company later denied that it planned to purchase the club. In 2015 reports emerged that MLSE was investigating taking over the bankrupt

2690:. Bell stated that the sale was intended to help reduce its debt amid foundational changes at the company. As part of the agreement, MLSE agreed to allow 1782: 875:(MLB) franchise for Toronto. In early 1974 MLGL announced plans to build a new baseball stadium in Toronto, but the city ultimately decided to renovate 436:(originally named BioSteel Centre), the practice facility for the Raptors. MLSE also manages or has invested in several other sports facilities including 10683: 1771: 1059: 17: 13043: 10521: 7113: 1797: 13543: 3967: 12499: 11939: 10210: 8499: 8108: 7902: 3820: 3426: 1772: 15359: 15334: 9997: 3298: 1465:, just north of Toronto. However, after the expansion did not materialize, which was required to meet the 5,000 seat minimum requirement set by the 8315: 7980: 3694:"Consumer Price Index by product group, monthly, percentage change, not seasonally adjusted, Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit" 8035: 7511:

Byers, Jim (September 27, 2005). "Will NFL road show arrive in Toronto?; Godfrey chases regular- season game London the early favourite for 2006".

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in 1975, which were seeking $ 8 million for the team, but the team's lease ultimately prevented a relocation. In 1976 MLGL attempted to buy the

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Some assets listed above are or were only partially owned by Rogers Communications. Refer to each individual article for detailed information.

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Badenhausen, Kurt; Nikolov, Christopher (June 17, 1997). "More than a game: An in-depth look at the raging bull market in sports franchises".

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was forced to look for partners. MLSE engaged in negotiations to purchase the team and have it play at MLG. However, a group which included

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of Canada. Smythe attributed his choice of a maple Leaf for the logo to his experiences as a Canadian Army officer and prisoner of war during

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of the ABA with a plan to merge them into a single Toronto-based team, but the deal fell through. Later, Richman held negotiations with the

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for the following season. MLGL owner Harold Ballard said that the company's interest was due in part to help position itself to go after a

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mid-2025. Rogers is expected to consolidate it's majority ownership in MLSE with its existing fully owned sports properties, such as the

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Baker, Alden (January 16, 1974). "East of Yonge near expressway: Free stadium if Metro adopts Ballard's $ 190 million development".

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title fight in April at Ricoh Coliseum, this was delayed due to regulatory restrictions on the amount of gauze that can be used for

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management rights for the stadium for 20 years. Prior to the 2010 MLS season, MLSE spent $ 3.5 million to convert the stadium from

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on February 12, 1998. MLGL paid a reported $ 467 million, made up of $ 179 million for the team and $ 288 million for the arena.

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for the following season. In June 1967 MLGL sold the team for $ 500,000 to a group from Phoenix, which relocated it to become the

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Trueman, Mary (November 29, 1974). "Fourth group pursues franchise: As among major baseball clubs sought for Toronto by Labatt".

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would be relocated after the team failed to reach a 2,000 season ticket target by a league-imposed deadline. The team became the

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Ozanian, Michael K; Taub, Stephen; Fink, Ronald; Kimelman, John; Reingold, Jennifer; Starr, Jason (May 25, 1993). "Foul ball".

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was worth less than $ 50 million, was left to charitable organizations. The executors of Harold's will were supermarket tycoon

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Parsons, Anne (October 11, 1974). "'Not a question of money': Godfrey leads Metro delegation seeking major-league franchise".

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put the Argonauts up for sale for $ 3.3 million, Ballard expressed interest in buying the team, but it was ultimately sold to

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Atre, Tushar; Auns, Kristine; Badenhausen, Kurt; McAuliffe, Kevin (May 20, 1996). "The high-stakes game of team ownership".

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briefly took over as President, he was replaced in June 2013 by high-profile executive Tim Leiweke, who had previously run

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BMO Training Ground built by MLSE in the early 2010s to serve as Toronto FC's practice facility and home to the TFC Academy

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Distillers and MLGL executive, was one of at least four bidding for a Toronto MLB team, including competing groups led by

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for $ 350,000, a price said to be $ 150,000 below market value. A new 12,473 seat (14,550 including standing room) arena,

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as a replacement elite youth player development development platform, which the Toronto FC Academy would participate in.

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was selected as the site of Toronto FC's new state-of-the-art academy and training facility. Construction began on the

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Van Alphen, Tony (February 23, 1996). "Bill Ballard joins Gardens battle Files lawsuit seeking return of his shares".

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Palango, Paul (February 17, 1978). "All we need are some players Fans 'choice' for Ticats gleefully takes over team".

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had been hired as Leiweke's successor as President and CEO, and would officially assume his duties in December 2015.

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eliminated the need for the channel and its license expired after the three-year deadline for launch passed in 2013.

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Perkins, Dave (March 22, 1976). "Expansion approved In Eastern Division: Toronto can join American League in 1977".

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for the 2014 season. In September 2018, the U20 team left L1O and transformed into a U19 team that competes in the

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McDonald, Archie (September 23, 1989). "Son of a Ballard: Assault trial a rehearsal for family fight for fortune".

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Fans watch the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Boston Bruins in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the

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Simpson, Jeff (February 27, 1974). "Work could start this fall: Metro votes 23 to 6 to enlarge the CNE Stadium".

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Houston, William (March 31, 1982). "'Everything has price,' Ballard says; it's $ 50 million for Leafs. Gardens".

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Ivor Wynne Stadium, former home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats which MLGL owned from the late 1970s to the late 1980s

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Vipond, Jim (December 4, 1975). "2 Toronto-based groups seek franchise at winter baseball meetings in Florida".

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Vipond, Jim (January 24, 1974). "Baseball franchise seekers may pool their resources to expedite stadium plan".

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in February 2016. Originally known as the Biosteel Centre, in March 2019, the Raptors reached an agreement with

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Ozanian, Michael K; Taub, Stephen; Morris, Kathleen; Fink, Ronald (July 7, 1992). "Big leagues, bad business".

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Trueman, Mary (December 4, 1974). "Franchise consolidation not sighted: Toronto bids likely to fatten price".

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over ownership of the franchise, Querrie put the St. Pats up for sale and agreed in principle to sell them to

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Dechman, Phillip (September 7, 1967). "Game's not over yet for ball Leafs, support grows to keep team here".

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in HEBL, with his three children (Bill, Harold Jr., and Mary Elizabeth) each receiving 34 which were held in

1871: 1573: 924: 12590: 9817: 9512: 8793: 17514: 17476: 17446: 17070: 16771: 16623: 16555: 16402: 16214: 15467: 14282: 14239: 13820: 13217:"Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Teams 2019: Atlanta Stays On Top As Expansion Fees, Sale Prices Surge" 12776: 12670: 11949: 10812: 10710:"Toronto's WNBA dream was dead months before the exhibition game: The inside story of how MLSE walked away" 10470: 10445: 9972: 9936: 9843: 9657: 9486: 9435: 8115: 7490: 7469: 7414: 6927: 4818: 3858:

Rodden, M.J. (January 29, 1932). "On The Highways of Sport: Local Seniors Will Test Olympic Team Tonight".

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in hockey, basketball, and soccer for Toronto. Although the company explored applying for a Toronto based

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The Toronto Maple Leafs, the primary asset of MLGL for many years, play a home game at the Gardens in 1994

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Dechman, Phillip (August 28, 1967). "Hockey Leafs offer helping hand to struggling baseball namesakes".

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Rodden, M.J. (October 31, 1932). "On The Highways of Sport: Mustangs on Rampage at U. of T.'s Expense".

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Rodden, M.J. (June 29, 1931). "On the highway of sports: Maroons and Leafs in lacrosse opener tonight".

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Edward Rogers III, Deputy Chairman of Rogers Communications and member of the board of directors of MLSE

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Matsumoto, Rick (January 24, 1978). "Leafs' owner Ballard spends $ 1.3 million to buy the Tiger-Cats".

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were created to jointly hold stock. Following the restructuring, the ownership hierarchy of MLSE was:

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to make it suitable for baseball. At the time, the MLGL group, led by Lorne Duguid, vice-president of

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Cauz, Louis (February 23, 1974). "Bollard wants look at Argo balance sheet before bidding for team".

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In March 1966, Conn sold his remaining MLGL shares and resigned from the board of directors after a

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Ramsay, Don (January 31, 1976). "NHL clubs will cut 100 players in effort to combat rising costs".

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on rent for the land. In November 1997 MLSE submitted a new proposal for a $ 250 million arena at

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https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-release/raptors-ovo-elevate-partnership-with-ovo-athletic-centre

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Rodden, M.J. (May 9, 1932). "On The Highways of Sport: Tecumsehs' Victory Creates All-Round Tie".

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which allows clubs to retain the rights to players they develop without them being subject to the

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Ramsay, Don (October 21, 1975). "Ballard confident Gardens group soon will buy Giants ballclub".

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Van Alphen, Tony (August 4, 1994). "Slow speed of probe into sale angers Gardens shareholders".

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Dechman, Phillip (November 2, 1967). "Baseball club gives assurance stadium bill will be paid".

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of any sale of Tanenbaum's ownership share, and an option to purchase his stake on 7 July 2026.

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named Harold E. Ballard Ltd. (HEBL) for his assets, including his shares in MLGL, as part of an

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To help fill dates at the new arena, Smythe acquired an expansion franchise in the professional

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in 1998 to finance the purchase of the Raptors and ACC and complete construction of the arena.

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to host an annual regular-season and three exhibition NFL games over five seasons at Toronto's

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Campbell, Neil (June 11, 1982). "Salming wins Conacher award Niagara may get Leaf farm team".

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This sale will make Rogers the majority owner of all five of Toronto's teams in the "big six"

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Proudfoot, Jim (March 16, 1972). "Big league baseball asks Ballard to buy team for Toronto".

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Houston, William (February 9, 1982). "Hockey notebook Dull Sabres have pundits speculating".

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In 2003 an agreement was reached to restructure the company with Stavro selling his stake to

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In September 2009 the Maple Leafs and Marlies opened their new hockey practice facility, the

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Van Alphen, Tony (September 24, 1991). "Molson deal gives Stavro total control of Gardens".

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Lutsky, Irvin (February 5, 1972). "Gardens' president Harold Ballard to buy Smythe shares".

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Goodman, Jeffrey (February 3, 1978). "Third group says Ticat bid likely if Ballard vetoed".

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BCE Master Trust Fund (investment fund of Bell's pension plan) – 25.33% (net ownership 9.5%)

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After getting into financial difficulty, Ballard reached an agreement in November 1980 with

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franchise was purchased by a group led by the Maple Leafs, who relocated them to become the

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Brown, Josh (December 4, 1998). "Watters, Beeston, Domi, Orr bring pro lacrosse to town".

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York, Marty (March 22, 1983). "Alternative to Tiger-Cats: Bassett sees Hamilton in USFL".

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Rimstead, Paul (July 7, 1966). "19 players go: AHL franchise at Rochester sold by Leafs".

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At one point MLSE contemplated purchasing the Toronto Blue Jays of MLB and Sportsnet from

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Condos at Maple Leaf Square built by a partnership including MLSE next to Scotiabank Arena

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Maple Leaf Gardens, the former home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, after which MLGL was named

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Goodman, Jeffrey (December 14, 1977). "Bid to bring Braves to Toronto has 50-50 chance".

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MacLeod, Rex (February 26, 1974). "Barbara and Ballard agree, want to study Argo books".

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Stavro founded MLG Ventures (MLGV) in March 1994 with partners Toronto—Dominion Bank and

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Van Alphen, Tony (January 4, 1991). "TD payments left Ballard with no cash for Molson".

11356:"Ballard money a family affair Daughter gets $ 15.5 million as Harold buys her shares". 8990: 7526:

Grange, Michael (October 4, 2005). "FOOTBALL NFL: Toronto partners pitch to host game".

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Keller, Arlie (December 13, 1974). "Fresh backing is expected for Toronto's NBA entry".

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Houston, William (October 20, 1988). "Hamilton lawyer, realtor purchase OHL Marlboros".

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An additional 9.5% interest is held by the BCE Master Trust Fund (Bell's pension plan).

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MacCarl, Neil (July 7, 1966). "Sale of Rochester hockey team pads Maple Leaf coffers".

3986: 3738: 3144: 3001:– former home of Toronto FC II and the TFC Academy; practice facility for the Argonauts 2973: 2780: 2337: 2330: 1859: 1684: 1553: 1482: 1454: 995: 960: 956: 876: 864: 816: 786: 719: 674: 670: 608: 476: 441: 14493: 12443: 10873: 9019: 8964: 8500:"Toronto FC II announce York Lions stadium as home field for 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season" 6428: 6285:

Stevens, Neil (December 24, 1998). "Rock will test Toronto's taste for pro lacrosse".

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Campbell, Neil (May 28, 1982). "It's musical chairs on ice as CHL franchises switch".

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Toronto FC scores their first goal at BMO Field in 2007 following their launch by MLSE

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as their farm team. The team played in St. Catharines until 1986, and after stops in

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Van Alphen, Tony (April 11, 1994). "Stavro's Gardens bid enjoys the rink to itself".

11484: 11000: 10958: 8581: 8008:"MLSE buys Toronto Argos, now owns every major Toronto sports team but the Blue Jays" 7984: 7060: 6596: 6320:

York, Marty (March 17, 1999). "CFL is looking at new arenas to keep football alive".

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Van Alphen, Tony (November 21, 1989). "Ballard may get more out of $ 2 Ti-Cat sale".

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home to the Maple Leafs and Raptors which was constructed at a cost of $ 265 million

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Centre Ice: The Smythe Family, the Gardens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club

10347:"Executive committee approves plan for Raptors training centre at Exhibition Place" 8820:"MLSE Purchases NBA D-League Team As League Expands To 19 Teams For 2015-16 Season" 7265: 7175: 7007: 6802: 6433: 6384: 4564:

Proudfoot, Jim (April 27, 1976). "Some NHL rules aren't enforced at playoff time".

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It was announced on January 23, 2009 that MLSE would acquire the 80.1% interest in

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organized a group of investors to purchase Toronto's premier hockey franchise, the

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Orr, Frank (February 5, 1972). "Harrold Ballard: From rink rat to Gardens' boss".

11172:(January 5, 1972). "MLG control at stake: Smythe bid for Ballard stock rejected". 9876: 9316: 8290:"Total of 94 clubs join forces as part of MLS's elite player development platform" 6236:

Milton, Steve (July 7, 1998). "Hamilton's pro lacrosse is going, going ...".

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Fear, Jonathan (March 3, 1976). "Ruby Richman's quest: The pro basketball chase".

2938:, which includes, among other tenants, the following businesses operated by MLSE: 2829: 1310:

MLSE partnered with Rogers Communications in 2005 to bid to host a regular season

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In 1997 it was reported that the Maple Leafs were in negotiations to purchase the

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in their attempt to acquire a team for Toronto, MLGL offered $ 15 million for the

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Sokol, Al (February 22, 1974). "Bassett offers to sell Argos for $ 3.3 million".

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franchise, but was rejected by the league due to concerns about their readiness.

1067: 1043: 1039: 1011: 999: 952: 909: 839: 832: 758: 599: 535:, two of Canada's largest media companies, giving the company an equity value of 472: 457: 402: 374: 278: 263: 232: 190: 16183: 13012: 12500:"Bell acquires ownership position in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment - MLSE" 12307: 5541:

Bassett: John Bassett's forty years in politics, publishing, business and sports

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Sokol, Al (April 28, 1973). "Jake Gauaur is waiting for Bill Ballard's cheque".

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Proudfoot, Jim (February 8, 1989). "Toronto should miss Marlies, but it won't".

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In August 2004 MLSE announced that they would relocate their AHL farm team from

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Van Alphen, Tony (November 1, 1990). "Molson puts shares of Gardens in trust".

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purchased a 25% share of MLGH from Stavro in 1996 for a reported $ 21 million.

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expansion franchise, they eventually decided against it. Instead, Tanenbaum's

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until pulling out in early 2013 due to the CSL losing its sanctioning from the

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A Raptors game at Air Canada Centre in 2006 following their acquisition by MLGL

1139: 1075: 1003: 808: 751: 591: 508: 504: 17315: 13245:"Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Teams 2018: Atlanta United Debuts On Top" 12903:"Rogers to become majority owner of MLSE after buying Bell's stake for $ 4.7B" 12337: 10684:"MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum feels Leafs fans' pain, promises a Stanley Cup" 8429:"TFC II leaving Vaughan for Toronto after 3-season run; stadium size at issue" 7721: 6546:

Tedesco, Theresa (February 13, 1998). "Deal between Raptors and Leafs has a".

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Kalchman, Lois (October 20, 1988). "Hamilton new home as Marlies are bought".

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In 1967 MLGL entered into negotiations to purchase the financially struggling

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Tedesco, Theresa (March 22, 1999). "History repeats itself ... almost".

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Cauz, Louis (July 18, 1968). "Leafs respond with win for new coach Kapasky".

4131: 3805: 3627: 3501: 3431: 3234: 3011: 2770: 2752: 2676: 2373: 2345: 2271: 2250: 1896: 1892: 1669: 1609: 1446: 1365: 1323: 1319: 1246: 1131: 1114: 1015: 662: 636: 484: 418: 359: 288: 225: 13799: 12696:"Bell and Rogers challenge deal to sell MLSE stake to Canadian pension fund" 11412:

Hurst, Lynda (February 25, 1990). "Faceoff brewing over Ballard's fortune".

10619:"Stevenson stops Karpency in third round to defend WBC title for sixth time" 8353: 8094: 6151:

Shoalts, David (October 1, 1993). "Leafs left out in cold by NBA decision".

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Supporters Trust put out a request for a takeover from majority shareholder

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Ricoh Coliseum after being renovated in 2005 to house MLSE's Toronto Marlies

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In the early 1970s MLGL announced plans to apply for a second Toronto-based

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Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Bell Canada

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Davidson, James (August 20, 1986). "Toronto investors seek NBA franchise".

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Sokol, Al (February 28, 1974). "Argo franchise sold to hotel chain owner".

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boxing match was scheduled for MLG. He found Ali's refusal to serve in the

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In May 2022, Tanenbaum indicated that MLSE was exploring opportunities for

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limited number of roster spots as the rationale for the move. In 1981 the

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in an attempt to reduce costs, and pulled out of the Blazers. In 1978 the

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Van Alphen, Tony (August 13, 1994). "The face-off at Maple Leaf Gardens".

10788:"MLSE president and CEO Michael Friisdahl leaving company after six years" 8212:"Development Academy Expansion Welcomes 16 New Clubs For 2018-2019 Season" 6456:

Smith, Doug (November 16, 1996). "Allan Slaight wins control of Raptors".

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Kernaghan, John (July 14, 1998). "Three-way toss up for Ontario Raiders".

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Goodman, Jeffry (February 8, 1979). "Toronto's NBA bid is real longshot".

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to develop soccer players for Toronto FC by taking advantage of MLS's new

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Logo of MLSE following the launch of Toronto FC, which was used until 2014

955:, but the proposal never went anywhere. In 1974, when his former partner 19151: 19032: 19018: 19013: 18961: 18955: 18937: 18919: 18913: 18849: 18838: 18710: 18680: 18644: 18489: 17866: 17718: 17556: 17510: 17311: 17281: 17142: 17117: 17060: 17003: 16941: 16836: 16761: 16505: 16444: 16388: 16103: 16098: 15543: 15482: 15462: 15457: 15447: 15437: 14807: 14572: 14509: 14477: 13751: 13633: 12722:"Rogers Communications to buy out Bell's share of MLSE for $ 4.7 billion" 11637: 11253:

Tyler, Tracey (November 25, 1990). "How Harold Ballard got the Gardens".

10842: 10133:"Norm Kelly wants city to advance MLSE $ 10 million for BMO improvements" 8639: 8555: 7876: 7848: 7753: 7638: 7325: 7034: 5899:"Boston, Buffalo Exchange Owners; Buffalo Transfer to San Diego Approved" 5621: 5453: 4137:'67: The Maple Leafs, Their Sensational Victory, and the End of an Empire 3736:

Patton, Paul (April 13, 1989). "Big money always part of Gardens story".

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e11even – an upscale restaurant on the corner of Bremner and York streets

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on behalf of MLGL for the 1932 season, which was also given the name the

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The primary holdings of the company are its major sports franchises, the

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The Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club: The Official Centennial Publication

10762:"WNBA Expands to Canada with Toronto Selected as the League's 14th Team" 9998:"Ontario Partnering with City of Toronto to Support BMO Field Expansion" 9902:"BMO Field gets another facelift as TFC, Argos prepare to share stadium" 8851:"Raptors to announce D League team will play in Mississauga this season" 8724: 7172:"BMO Field to be Home for Toronto FC and Canada's National Soccer Teams" 6305:

York, Marty (July 29, 1998). "Arena football team may land in Toronto".

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Kernaghan, John (August 20, 1998). "Raiders call it quits in Hamilton".

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Da Costa, Norman (November 2, 1996). "League bails out soccer's Stars".

5646:; Hunter, Paul (November 30, 1988). "Ticats talked with Varsity brass". 4857: 1679:

In February 2015, MLSE confirmed that they were planning on launching a

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at Maple Leaf Square, a plaza built by MLSE next to the Scotiabank Arena

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which was supported MLGL, that the city would get an NBA team, with the

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Patton, Paul (March 27, 1976). "Labatt's, Webster get ball franchise".

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Brendan Shanahan, President and Alternate Governor, Toronto Maple Leafs

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Van Alphen, Tony (May 3, 1994). "Stavro set to take Gardens private".

10241:. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. March 5, 2014. Archived from 10211:"MLSE's Leiweke: Taxpayers would be paid back for BMO Field expansion" 9764:"Tim Leiweke set to step down from MLSE to pursue other opportunities" 7575:"Jon Bon Jovi, MLSE give Toronto inside track on Buffalo Bills: Kelly" 5975:

Keller, Arlie (September 26, 1975). "Toronto is back in NBA picture".

3179:- a specialty channel devoted to the Maple Leafs and Marlies (2001–22) 2828:

Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on

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Goldaper, Sam (June 22, 1974). "N.B.A. Adds Toronto, Without Owner".

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Fraser, Terry (August 14, 1969). "Kells loses faith in sports fans".

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Campbell, Neil (June 17, 1981). "Cincinnati may get Leaf farm team".

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had been hired as president and CEO of MLSE, effective 2 April 2024.

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Hornby, Lance (June 26, 2003). "A quiet exit for Maple Leafs boss".

11211:(February 4, 1972). "Ballard buys Gardens control for $ 7,546,350". 10321:"Raptors' Exhibition Place plan scores victory at Toronto city hall" 8239:"Joining USSDA provides a high level of competition for the Academy" 7808:"B.C. Lions not for sale, Toronto Argonauts are: owner David Braley" 3908:

Murray, jack (June 20, 1932). "Maple Leafs score decisive victory".

3672:(December 6, 2016). Afterwards, Canadian inflation numbers based on 1849: 1710:

In August 2017 MLSE announced that it had reached an agreement with

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Golla, James (April 9, 1968). "Big gamble by backers in lacrosse".

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designing. In 2013 MLSE minority owner Tanenbaum and board member

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practice facility for Toronto FC and home of Toronto FC II and the

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McKee, Ken (March 8, 1966). "'Cash rated over class' Conn quits".

7903:"MLSE outlines plans for stadium renovation, with eye on NFL team" 7087:"Air Canada Centre Re-Opens Bigger And Better After Summer Hiatus" 6928:"Comprehensive Review of City's Loan Guarantee and Loan Portfolio" 2387:

Ownership structure following purchase by Rogers and Bell in 2012

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The financial success of Toronto FC led MLSE to undertake a major

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Champions: The Illustrated History of Hockey's Greatest Dynasties

10159:"Mayor Rob Ford's pay freeze request goes to executive committee" 9821: 8349: 6547: 6529:

Tedesco, Theresa (February 13, 1998). "Raptors bought by Leafs".

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major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada

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major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada

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Ballard: A Portrait of Canada's Most Controversial Sports Figure

10670:"MLSE completes acquisition of Argos; name Manning as President" 5771:"NBA awards expansion franchise to Toronto for 1975–76 season". 5359:

Fraser, Terry (August 8, 1968). "TV key to lacrosse expansion".

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league for its first season in 2022, moving their home games to

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hockey teams over the years, which have served as developmental

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Ice Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948–1974

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only other major championship won under MLSE ownership was the

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Shoalts, David (February 17, 1999). "Upgrades added to cost".

6020:"NBA lowers curtain on Toronto's quest for team next season". 4736:"Across Canada: No liquor licence for Leafs-Hawks farm club". 4183:"Corporate reports: Maple Leaf Gardens notes drop in profit". 1818: 1758: 1343:

to purchase an NFL team. Following the death of Bills' owner

18720: 17846: 14613: 13558: 10522:"High performance basketball development and training centre" 10026:"MLSE wants $ 10 million from Toronto for BMO Field makeover" 8740:"Lewenberg: D-League team is a coup for Raptors organization" 7634:"Former Sabres owner Golisano didn't submit bid to buy Bills" 7601:"Wheels (quietly) in motion to move Buffalo Bills to Toronto" 6050:"Rockets' president doubts Ballard to get Houston NBA team". 4198:"Pilous Offered Job As Boss at Denver, Leafs New Farm Club". 2654: 1822:

Conn Smythe, founder of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

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MLSE announced in April 2005 that they would be working with

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on their own, the Leafs relocated the New Brunswick Hawks to

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for the league's first season in 2019. The club joined the

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Maple Leaf Gardens roof under construction, pictured in 1931

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