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February 1, 2009
Did you know the “Real McCoy” was Canadian?
Neither did we until we started doing research for the TD Canada Trust in-branch recognition of Black History Month. We discovered that the real McCoy was the nickname for a railway car self-lubricating coupling and cup invented by Black Canadian, Elijah McCoy. Railway cars ran longer and more smoothly with Elijah McCoy's invention so railway workers came to insist on having "the real McCoy". It's a great story and a great way for TD to promote the contribution Black Canadians have made.
