About T. Y. Foster
Lived 1866 – 1927 (aged 61). T. Y. Foster was a sports executive.
Thomas Yates Foster (April 9, 1866 – June 27, 1927) was a British born Canadian sports executive in Montreal, for many years serving the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, being officially connected to the MAAA and its affiliated clubs from 1890–1908.
NHA president For seven months, between June and November of 1914, Foster was the acting president of the National Hockey Association, the predecessor league of the National Hockey League. When resigning in November of 1914, Foster cited time commitment to his business obligations as an auditor, accountant and liquidator as reasoning for stepping down. His predecessor on the post, Emmett Quinn, took over his former duties as president.
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Who was T. Y. Foster?
Canadian ice hockey executive
When was T. Y. Foster born?
T. Y. Foster was born on 9 April 1866.
When did T. Y. Foster die?
T. Y. Foster died on 27 June 1927.
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T. Y. Foster was a sports executive.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). T. Y. Foster. https://biography.guide/t-y-foster/
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