FAMOUS GRAVES : Tim Horton | The Story of his Life , Restaurants, His Grave, and House

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Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton (January 12, 1930 - February 21, 1974) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres. In 2017, Horton was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. He died following a single-vehicle crash in 1974, at the age of 44. A successful businessman, Horton was the co-founder of the Tim Hortons fast-food restaurant chain.

[@unicornprincess8896]

I'm in buffalo NY and tim Horton is iconic here

[@justine16364]

Hi Scott: Just wanted to pass on that the first Tim Hortons store on Ottawa Street in Hamilton Ontario was rebuilt and a museum of the history of Tim Horton and the stores along with many artifacts was added to a second story above the store, Admission is free to go upstairs and visit the museum. It opened in Januzry 2015. There is a statue of Tim Horton outside the store. Great way to enjoy a cup of coffee and browse this museum. Like your maple leaf face mask, Enjoyed learning more about Tim Horton! Great video!

[@dwarren1010]

Good call. Must visit

[@Simmons213]

Thanks for Tim's back story. I learned something new today. I love Tim Horton coffee and donuts.😊

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

My dad was an art dealer and had many client in the NHL. Tim was one of his customers. I remember that morning waking up and hearing on the radio that Tim died in an auto accident on the QEW Highway in St. Catherine's Ont on Feb 21st, 1974. I was 12. He was driving his Ford Pantera that Punch Imlach bought him. Tim played for Buffalo and was headed back home to Buffalo after a game with the Leafs. My dad and I attended Tim's funeral. I remember the white hurst and many of the leafs were pallbearers. Above his grave was a green tent that protected the casket from snow and eliminates of the weather. For a full year after Tim passed away the Toronto Maple Leaf players all wore black arm banners in tribute to Tim. I think I was the only kid at the funeral which had hundreds of people in attendance. I have some photos of Tim and my dad and me and in some of the pictures was Frank Mahovlich who was also at my dad's gallery.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow ! Would love to see those photos! What great memory

[@BadAss15-60]

I’m from New Brunswick Canada so I am used to seeing Timmy’s on every street corner.

[@ronbonora7872]

One of the greatest of all time, without any doubt! RIP Mr. Tim Horton

[@patbowman6723]

I heard you say Tim died and never got to see his business grow but, more importantly he never got to see his family grow. I love you channel, your honest, accurate and show your emotions. Thanks.

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

I appreciate the time you take to tell a story and how thorough you are and you're commitment to accuracy. B safe. B well.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Gary! It’s a lot of reading and remembering that’s for sure

[@Stewieboy1995]

Scott is the best!! Love his videos and he’s such a respectful and super nice guy. Love his videos

[@mygrammieis]

I soo second that emotion..🙏🏻✌🏻💕🦋

[@alaricamorganthe4912]

We have a Tim Horten in Aviemore Scotland GB. Thanks for your videos Scott they are Brilliant.

[@lorim.9680]

I live in western New York just a short drive from the Canadian border. We have Tim Horton's every where here. Drinking a cup now. Around here if anyone says they are going out for coffee, we pretty much know where ther are going. Better than Dunkin and Star bucks in my opinion. Another awesome video.

[@mreppen1]

I love the Leafs too. Born and raised in TO. Living in Orange County, CA since 1991. Cheers Tim Horton big time.

[@sharipoulter7019]

Love you scott never miss your videos glad ur a fellow torontonian

[@DebbieHayes-u9v]

Aww thats so sad, bless him ❤ and his girls and wife ❤❤

[@aprilhaywood3306]

Great piece of history I never knew, my mom loves Tim Hortons lol, much love ❤❤

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Your mom has good taste!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Scott 🖐🏼. This is an interesting article. I thought the name WAS A made Up name for the business. But now I know. I'm from Michigan, AND we have several Tim Hortons here Also 👍., I love their cream of broccoli soup.delish‼️ thank you so much for sharing this with me.(US). ‼️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Have A blessed Awesome Amazing Beautiful day ‼️😃 🖐️👍 😃.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Yup I’ve been to a few Tim Horton’s in Michigan ! I usually hit up the one on Van Dyke and 12 Mile. Gotta have me Tim’s coffee every morning! Thank you for watching Carole!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

@@SCOTTONTAPE you're welcome Scott 🖐🏼

[@buffalobraves9]

Scott, thank you once again for these videos. I loved Tim. He played here in Buffalo from 1972 until his tragic death in 1974. I was in 4th grade and we found out the next day when our lunch lady told us. I watched the game the night before on Buffalo TV. Tim got the 3rd star that night even though he sat out the 3rd period due to his broken jaw he got earlier in the week at practice. My good friend Paul Wieland, who was the PR Director for the Sabres, got the call from the OPP around 4AM notifying him that Tim had died. It was Paul's job to notify Punch Imlach and the rest of the team. The Sabres had to play that night at home vs the Flames and rallied from a 4-1 deficit to tie the game. The players all wore black armbands and many of them wept throughout the game. The car he was driving was given to him by Punch Imlach as a bonus for not retiring. Supposedly, it haunted Punch until his own death. Tim meant so much to us down here in Buffalo. We miss him so much. Thank you again for showing me all these great sites of the people I loved. We will meet one day so I can thank you personally. Until then, be well.

[@leonardszubinski4709]

I remember that game well! The late Ted Darling, "voice of the Buffalo Sabres" broke down crying when the PA announcer called for a moment of silence. Both teams, the Buffalo Sabres and the Atlanta Flames wore black arm bands in memorial to the fallen Sabre. RIP Tim horton.

[@carolgillis5265]

Thank you ,have a good one

[@JZDMC1212]

Always wondered what those were when i drove by them in Canada- Thx Scott for the back story

[@skullcollectorSKIN]

Outstanding as usual!!

[@elainebines6803]

I hope to visit one day, I'm from England and taste the coffee!. Two of his daughters died young, that's tragic too 😔

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Yes I didn’t realize until doing the research that they passed so young. I hope you get to visit one day too Elaine!

[@sophrosyne3760]

Great video...thanks for sharing! Can you supply the music you used? Much appreciated!

[@benjamingray6637]

Love your videos and haircut. Much love bro keep it up

[@ethansimcoe9734]

I live in buffalo and there are so much Tim Horton's in buffalo and actually my mom works at a Tim Horton's I was born in canada and then I moved here and my mom works at one in Buffalo New York and worked at one in Canada

[@SerenaCalls]

Scott, another GREAT video!!! 👏🏼👍👏🏼

[@marypatkeens930]

Thank you for this video, Scott. When my husband and I traveled to Toronto, we were amazed at how many TH shops there were! It was great to hear his story.

[@sam73mck]

Been wanting to try Tim Hortons since you posted this video. Being in Scotland meant it was a little difficult until the chain came here. Had my first Hortons coffee and donuts today. Amazing!! We’re definitely going back….lots 😁

[@jerrythecoo3295]

Great video Scott!……👀😎👏👍🤘🍻🇨🇦

[@robdemare8250]

Good video! Great channel!

[@scottakaswb7545]

You should go to the original Tim Horton store in Hamilton on Ottawa st. They re built it 2 floors and big statue in front

[@holoholopainen1627]

That Would be Great to see !

[@adamsmith5913]

Only a hero deserves a statue. Not a dangerous criminal trying to outrun the police drunk and high on amphetamines. What a role model, more like pos

[@daviddevonshire7213]

Nice video Scott👍 . Tim Horton’s has stores in Buffalo Ny as well .

[@robertyoung3992]

second only to Canada

[@mariajeancroft4184]

Hey Scott. We love Tim Hortons in Western New York.

[@ilanamillion8942]

We do love our Timmies! I am a huge fan of their cappuccino and the Iced Capp.

[@DebbieBlatt0816]

There’s a Tim Hortons on every block in Buffalo. Lol. I love ❤️ their coffee.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Isnt Buffalo at New York State ?

[@JoshuaMuse]

I guess Tim Horton's is like what Casey's General Store is to the Midwest. They have good coffee, pizza and donuts and there's probably a dozen of them here in this town. Also, your accent is subtle. Sorta like someone from Nebraska. Thanks for sharing the history of Tim's.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Nebraaaaska. Gotta flatten those A’s lol. Thanks for watching Joshua and I’ll be sure to check out Casey’s next time I’m in the Midwest !

[@erinlee11]

In my hometown of Hamilton Ontario. The very first restaurant he opened was in Hamilton.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s right! I’ve been there a couple of times. Thanks for watching Erin ✌🏽✌🏽

[@holoholopainen1627]

How Did He Get so Popular ?

[@WitchOvEndor]

Love Timmys when I visit Canada & we have Timmy’s in Metro Detroit now so I’m a happy girl.

[@richardperry5880]

Iv visited Canada 7 times . Iv got family in Toronto. & remember Tim Horton . I’m from 🇬🇧 👍👍

[@sparkleplenty59]

I had NO idea, hunny! I'm from Seattle. ☮️💟 Thanks for enlightening me and THEN SOME. (smok’em if Ya gottem’...) ❤

[@krisfrederick5001]

We used to work with a guy named Jim that would constantly leave his damn empty Tim Horton's coffee cups everywhere. We just starting turning them into "Jim" Horton's with a sharpie, didn't take long for the boss to figure out who the problem was.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Lolol Jim Hortons

[@Whatdocowsdrink]

“I think about Mike Myers about once an hour” - same 👍🏻👍🏻

[@yvonnerawson8013]

I love Yr music choice on Yr videos, especially this one. I wish you could upload more you are wonderful to listen to, tku so much for sharing Yr time it's truly appreciated xxxx

[@kathy1001]

I live in Buffalo. I Drink Tim Hortons coffee everyday. It's really popular around here. It makes me so sad how Tim Horton died. 😢 Thanks for this great video Scott.

[@carolcoughlin3096]

We Have Tim Hortons all over here in Western New York. I love their coffee ☕. Actually I buy bags of Tim Hortons coffee at our local Wegmans and I make it every single day. 💘 love it. I also like their chicken soup and bagels.

[@dianefindley9167]

I love your videos. Your a great storyteller. I sometimes hear a Canadian accent. But don’t laugh you can pass for a Rhode Island accent.... Italian Rhode Islander. Love it 😍👍😉🥰🥰

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Aww thanks EH! I appreciate that so much Diane ✌🏽✌🏽

[@msfranklin2650]

ALTHOUGH NOT A HOCKEY FAN APPRECIATE THE COVERAGE I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF HIS RESTAURANT BUT I'M IN OHIO....YEAH HE DIED TRAGICALLY BUT @ HIS OWN HANDS & DOING JUST THANK GOODNESS NO INNOCENT PERSON{S} WERE INJURED HE KNEW BETTER BUT FOR TIM TO ONLY BE 44YRS OF AGE HE LOOKED OLDER

[@gingerdreadx]

Hell yeah! Tim Horton’s is the best. We have some here in Ohio and I buy it by the bag at my local store. Only kind of coffee I drink.

[@anonymousanonymous4238]

I miss Tim Hortons! Btw, fellow torontonian..come drop by Philadelphia sometime!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

anonymous anonymous I plan on being back in Philadelphia in the new year! Come back to Toronto sometime too!

[@RetroGaming-gp2ef]

9:35 Ah yes, back when it was just simply called “Tim Horton Donuts”

[@chewyfan7745]

Great video scott. Coming from a fellow hockey fan. Unfortunately not a maple leafs fan though. I'm a Rangers fan. Always great videos. As always stay safe and God bless

[@jangelohus2245]

Hi Scott love your videos very interesting and educational ...

[@Sam-The-PC-Gamer]

we have Tim Hortons here in NY

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I’m at one in Canada right now!

[@DarkSkies72]

Hey Scott, what part of Ontario are you from? I’m from Windsor. 🇨🇦 Crazy hockey days, before they wore helmets. 🏒 I hope he didn’t pass from not wearing a seatbelt? 😞 You answered my first question , you’re a Toronto boy! Love Toronto.

[@janeferris7715]

I live in Canada I am from Hamilton way to go way to go way to go way to go I'm raised and born here

[@ToddEWalnuts]

2:10 you think that there are 1,800 McDonald’s in the US? Oh boy, you better check those numbers again…. 😬

[@jodialston6305]

The flowers are beautiful in front of the tombstone

[@lisadriver4187]

Good Video

[@michelleann533]

Never been to a Tim Hortons..but definitely informative video!

[@flashy5150]

Tim died in a white 1972 Detomaso Pantera . He crashed about 200 feet from the Lake ST. overpass on the QEW. If you head east on the QEW, look to the left and you will see a Toys R Us store , he died right there on the QEW. His car was spotted by someone in Burlington and reported to Police as a white sports car travelling at a high rate of speed. The cop went after him but couldn't keep up, he kept in pursuit until he found the car on it's roof in the west bound lane. The car went into the, what used to be, grass median, now it's concrete, struck a raised sewer lid and the car cart-wheeled several times, ejecting Tim out the passenger side door. Tim was still barely alive and died on the way to the hospital. Pretty much every bone in his body was broken with major head trauma. He wasn't wearing a seat belt, as seat belts were not mandatory back then. Tim got third star of the game that night between the Buffalo Sabres and Maple Leafs and was returning to Buffalo for a game that the Sabres were playing the next night, Hope this helps, From a Flyers fan lol

[@ronbonora7872]

I remember watching the game on TV. Yes, Horton was the third star that night!

[@ukforme60]

Thanks for this video Scott! I am a Toronto gal through and through but moved outside the city several years ago. My mom and dad are buried near Tim Horton's in a WW2 plot at York Cemetery. FYI there's a great new video out by Kiefer Sutherland called Bloor St, it really pulled at my heart strings. I so love Toronto!

[@LiveInZombietown]

Great video! 👍

[@Valencenliberty]

I was working at City Hall in Burlington. Tim came in with a developer I waited on him. Interested in building first one in Burlington. Not long after that killed on St Catherines Hwy very sad. He had the biggest nose I ever saw

[@joestocking]

There doughnuts are brought in frozen now. Not as good as use to be. Come to Rochester Michigan. Mikey lolich has great doughnuts.

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

I'm in Massachusetts, drinking Tim Horton's coffee as I'm watching this. ☕

[@desleighmadge3146]

I visited Niagra falls and visited a Tim Horton restaurant

[@tonyfarace4028]

Thank you for sharing, Scott! Tim will be forever a Canadian legend! Keep up the great work, my friend.

[@devolinski]

I wanted to say you do a great job Scott, enjoy your channel!

[@quincee3376]

Horton was a 33 degree Mason. He was quite the player. People don't give him enough credit for his hockey play. It gets overshadowed by donuts and sadly his death.

[@adamsmith5913]

Drunk drivers that outrun the police deserve to kill themselves to keep others more safe. Dont need idiots on the road that drive like that. Good on him

[@joewasrippedoff8152]

Hope what your are saying is fact and not some bullshit that came into your mind in a drug induced dream. Slander can be very expensive nowadays.

[@quincee3376]

@@joewasrippedoff8152 my grandfather was a Mason. This isnt slander. In fact i think it's actually well known.

[@quincee3376]

@@adamsmith5913 i just noticed your comment. Honestly i can'tb really disagree. Way too many people drink and drive causing death, injuries, paralysys etc.

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

Much love. Mask it or casket

[@sgriffett541]

really enjoying the music in your videos this last while Scott. Thank you for your awesome great videos

[@mikemanokian4863]

Thank you Scott for this video, next time IM in the Toronto area Ill visit his grave

[@survivalltsurvivallt6157]

Cool video keep it up bro 👊👊

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much!

[@searchingforsigns8445]

Hey Scott. Fellow Canadian here in S. Alberta. I found your channel awhile ago but I'm really loving your content more recently. I really appreciate the Canadian history, your doing a great job! I also want to send you my condolences as to your mom's passing . Our mothers passed the same month, mine on the 24th. And like you, I too could not be with her. My dad just passed on mother's day in May. I feel your pain, time doesn't heal, but it makes it a bit easier. Stay well.

[@chromemusic4401]

I think it’s 10 minutes 😎

[@chromemusic4401]

Does Mike Myers wear his mask when hanging at Tim Hortons?

[@dimebagdave77]

Thanks very much Scott! I learned a few things about Canadian donuts 👍 always look forward to seeing new videos from you, for me, yours are the best.thank you for your hard work man

[@pauly5418]

My dad is buried at the same cemetery. I had no idea that Tim Horton was buried there until today, a little while before I saw this video. I also passed by that house many times on visits to Costco and I had no idea.

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

The pantera wow

[@brianmiller2739]

The mask farce..hahha......use too watch hickey night in Canada in country town in Michigan on Saturdays after playing pond hockey..had heard about Tim and Tim Hortons in Michigan until 90s I think...anyways least you didn't say ehh..about the WINGS...lol ..great video

[@Skunkape74]

Gotta know... Since you love,love,love the leafs... Who/what do you love more... The Leafs or Eminem? Great video as always... Thanks for doing what you do.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You know what ...I gotta say.... The Leafs. I’ve had a longer relationship with them haha .

[@Skunkape74]

SCOTT ON TAPE exactly what I thought you would say and what I would have said as well lol

[@JoJo-st6jk]

Are you serious?!? He lived there? I go by there all the time, live just 5 minutes away. Thanks for the great factoid, Scott 👌

[@holoholopainen1627]

Best 5 Minutes !

[@JoeFromJoplinMO]

I had my first Cup of Timmies while visiting Abbotsford, B.C. in 2005, and it was, and is, the best coffee ever. I loved everything about the store and the people. I loved my time in BC, and hope to some day visit your stomping grounds. I still drink Tim's, and rarely switch up. Thanks for the visit, Scott.-Joe from Joplin MO

[@jamiedalrymple3749]

Very interesting thanks for sharing ✌❤👍

[@jenniferthacker3668]

We had a Tim Hortons here and it did really well for awhile. It went out of business and was replaced by a Dunkin Donuts. But I really liked it. Not a coffee drinker so I never tried that but the donuts were really good.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Ohh Dunkin has some good coffee that’s for sure. But it’s second to Tims! It’s too bad it’s no longer in your town!

[@holoholopainen1627]

Where are You ? - This was ?

[@salaing64]

On famous graves. This is an easy one since you are a Toronto guy. Funk/R&B singer Rick James' grave is in Buffalo, in Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Delaware Ave & Skajaquada Expy.... I used to live in Buffalo, and I actually found it by accident on one of my bike rides... I was riding through the cemetery and spotted the large 8 foot high black polished grave stone in the northwestern corner of the property.

[@marygamboa1263]

im from canada by tyler

[@herb1553]

Great video, 486 consecutive games wow.but I would think he had injuries but they would just keep playing

[@anneholden9908]

Ive been watching you for a while now. I've been watching Vancity van life for years. I've heard of Tim Horton for a long time. Thank you for the back story!❤

[@chrisjones8818]

The coolest thing about it Scott is we may have not known about Tim Horton's since it's only in Canada if it wasn't for you! I definitely got to try the coffee etc whenever i get there!

[@hulaGUNZ]

Tim Horton lived his life in the fast lane before it was cool. He dies too young but that was his destiny none the less. p.s. I live near a TDL (Tim Horton's) distribution center that is currently hiring in this Covid crisis. Timmy's is Canada's coffee....even if it's owned by Brazilians now :(

[@JoshJoel800]

That was a great video Scott, thank you. I knew very little about Tim Horton before watching this.

[@Droodog127]

Not related but Singer Johnny Horton "Sink the Bismark and Battle Of New Orleans Fame" died in a car crash as well

[@dianemiller3844]

Good job Scott. I love Timmies too, I've been going to Timmies as far back as i can remember. I wish i could live in there. When my dog was alive he loved the timbits and he loved icecaps, When i used to get a turkey bacon club he would get all the turkey and bacon from the sandwich and left me with the rest. He was a timmies puppy. Saturday will be 2 years that he has passed i am going to get Timmies in rememberance in Freebee's memory.

[@pattiburgess2666]

Love all your videos. They are the best i have seen.

[@MarkWilliams-yk2sk]

Your a typical fan your a Hockey fan im a NFL and collage football fan Steelers in NFL Louisville in college so i understand you about not liking other teams i live in Kentucky and hate the team big rival

[@christinaotter]

Did you know that you could get burgers At Tim Hortons back in the 50s. My fiancé was showing me on Facebook. I wonder what Tim Horton would think about all the stores. How did his daughters pass away? Do you know scott?

[@Jay-vr9ir]

SCOTT ON TAPE were you in a documentary about the hotel that Janis Joplin died In ??

[@ellespooky3752]

I miss going to my local Tim Hortons and ordering their Chocolate Eclair Donut in the 80s. Those were the days!

[@donnapatu2857]

I love following all your journeys with exception interest Scott. Thank you so much i totally appreciate it. Never new this story, what a sad way to leave this earth. Keep safe, Rotorua New Zealand

[@Drknow-mx1fj]

Sad way how he does bet u u after his hokey years he probably would still be busy working doing something 😊

[@lindar5413]

I love the coffee! I wish we had a Tim Hortons in Texas. Better than Starbucks