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The Blue Jays' former radio play-by-play announcer, Tom Cheek, called every Toronto Blue Jays game from the team's inaugural contest on April 7, 1977, until June 3, 2004, when he took two games off following the death of his father—a streak of 4,306 consecutive regular-season games and 41 postseason games. Cheek later died on October 9, 2005 ...
It remains the highest scoring game in World Series history. Game 6 in Toronto saw the Blue Jays lead 5–1, but give up 5 runs in the 7th inning to trail 6–5. In the bottom of the 9th inning Joe Carter hit a one-out, three-run walk-off home run to clinch the series, off Phillies closer Mitch Williams. This is the only time in the history of ...
Tom McKee, Host, field reporter, Producer of Blue Jays Baseball (1977–1992) (2013 George Gross Career Achievement Award) Rance Mulliniks, colour commentator (2005–2010) Fergie Olver, play-by-play announcer, field reporter, and host (1981–1996) [4] Ken Singleton, colour commentator (1985–1986) Pat Tabler, colour commentator (2001–2022)
The Blue Jays have failed to sign three of their first-round picks, James Paxton (2009), who opted to return to the University of Kentucky, Tyler Beede (2011), and Phil Bickford (2013). [12] The Blue Jays received the 38th pick in 2010, the 22nd pick in 2012, and the 11th pick in 2015 as compensation.
The Pearson Cup (French: Coupe Pearson) was an annual midseason Major League Baseball rivalry between former Canadian rivals, the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos.Named after former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, it was originally created to raise money for minor league baseball in Canada.
The following is a list of players both past and current who appeared at least in one game for the Toronto Blue Jays American League franchise (1977–present). Players in Bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Players in Italics have been honoured on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence
Jeff Ware was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 1st round (35th pick). Player signed August 25, 1991. [5] Dante Powell was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 1st round (42nd pick), but did not sign. [6] Chris Stynes was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 3rd round. Player signed June 4, 1991. [7] Alex Gonzalez was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 14th ...
The 1976 MLB Expansion Draft was held November 5, 1976. This expansion draft was conducted by Major League Baseball to stock the major league rosters of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners, new major league expansion franchises established via the 1977 Major League Baseball expansion that were set to start play in the 1977 season.