Syl Apps

Canadian ice hockey player and politician (1915–1998) Ice hockey player Syl AppsCM Hockey Hall of Fame, 1961 Apps with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1939Born (1915-01-18)January 18, 1915Paris, Ontario, CanadaDied December 24, 1998(1998-12-24) (aged 83)Kingston, Ontario, CanadaHeight 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)Position CentreShot LeftPlayed for Toronto Maple LeafsPlaying career 1936–1948 Medal record Men's athletics British Empire Games 1934 London Pole vault Minister of Correctional ServicesIn office1971–1974PremierBill DavisPreceded byAllan GrossmanSucceeded byRichard PotterOntario MPPIn office1963–1975Preceded byWilliam McAdam NickleSucceeded byKeith NortonConstituencyKingston, 1963–1967Kingston and the Islands, 1967–1975 Personal detailsPartyNational Government (Federal)Progressive Conservative (Provincial)Military serviceAllegianceCanadaBranch/serviceCanadian ArmyYears of service1943–1945Battles/warsWorld War II Charles Joseph Sylvanus Apps CM (January 18, 1915 – December 24, 1998), was a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1936 to 1948, an Olympic pole vaulter and a Conservative Member of Provincial Parl