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Tim Horton: Hockey Legend and Donut Entrepreneur

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents skate through the remarkable dual legacy of Tim Horton — a celebrated NHL defenseman whose name would become synonymous with one of the world’s most beloved coffee chains.

We explore:

• Horton’s rise through professional hockey and his reputation as one of the toughest, most reliable defensemen of his era

• The athletic discipline and determination that shaped his long NHL career

• The origins of the first Tim Hortons shop and Horton’s vision for a humble, community-focused café

• How business partnerships, branding, and timing turned a small donut shop into a Canadian cultural institution

• The tragic accident that cut his life short — and how his legacy lived on through both hockey history and a global franchise

• The unique blend of sport, entrepreneurship, and national identity embodied in Horton’s enduring influence

A story of grit, ambition, and the surprising ways a life can echo far beyond the arena.

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