To even the most casual observer of hockey history, the names Ballard, Selke, and Houle are indeed royalty within the game. 
Not only did these three gentlemen have an impact on the success of their respective professional teams, but they were each very instrumental in the building of the Toronto Marlboros Minor hockey system in the early days. 

As you will read in their biographies, their efforts laid a strong foundation for the young club and were directly responsible for build the Marlboros into what has become the most successful minor hockey association in Canadian history.