The Story of Maple Leaf Gardens

The oldest and most famous arena in the National Hockey League has a history as rich as the team that has called it home for 67 years. Here are 100 memorable people and events in Gardens lore: founder Conn Smythe, the great Leaf players and teams, the Beatles, Sinatra, rock concerts, wrestling boxing, the first NBA game, circuses, ice shows and orators. Includes fascinating trivia about the Gardens and a list of every event since 1931.