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Toronto Blue Jays Team History & Encyclopedia

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Notable Events and Chronology for Toronto Blue Jays Career

American League approves the sale of the Toronto Blue Jays to the Labatts Brewing Company

American League approves the sale of the Toronto Blue Jays to the Labatts Brewing Company

Toronto announces the team name

Toronto announces the team name

Oakland A's trade Ron Fairly to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor leaguer Mike Weathers and cash

Oakland A’s trade Ron Fairly to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor leaguer Mike Weathers and cash

Nolan Ryan notches his fourth career 19-strikeout game

Nolan Ryan notches his fourth career 19-strikeout game

Roy Howell of the Toronto Blue Jays drives in nine runs against the New York Yankees

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The Orioles forfeit to the Blue Jays when manager Earl Weaver pulls his team off the field

Oakland A’s trade veteran slugger Willie Horton to the Toronto Blue Jays for another aging hitting star, Rico Carty

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Woman invade club house in New York

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Rice becomes first American League player with 400 total bases since DiMaggio

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Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive games force playoff game in 1978

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In separate deals, the New York Yankees acquire OF Ruppert Jones from the Seattle Mariners and C Rick Cerone and P Tom Underwood

Chris Chambliss is traded to the Atlanta Braves

Chris Chambliss is traded to the Atlanta Braves

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George Brett extend his hitting streak to 29 games

Boston collects 22 hits but still loses to visiting Toronto‚ 7-6 in 17 innings

Boston collects 22 hits but still loses to visiting Toronto‚ 7-6 in 17 innings

Danny Ainge drives the length of the court for a lay-up with two seconds to play, giving Brigham Young University a 51-50 upset victory over seventh-ranked University of Notre Dame in the NCAA East Regional semifinal

Cleveland's Bert Blyleven holds Toronto hitless for 8 innings before Lloyd Moseby doubles to lead off the 9th

Cleveland’s Bert Blyleven holds Toronto hitless for 8 innings before Lloyd Moseby doubles to lead off the 9th

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Len Barker of the Cleveland Indians pitches a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays

Danny Ainge released

Danny Ainge released

J.R. Richard makes his last apparence

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles begins his major league record consecutive games played streak by starting at third base (his position for the first 27 games during the streak), appearing eighth in the batting order against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles begins his major league record consecutive games played streak by starting at third base (his position for the first 27 games during the streak), appearing eighth in the batting order against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Montreal Expos win the Pearson Cup 7-3

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Blue Jays acquire future star Fred McGriff and two other players from the New York Yankees

In what will turn out to be a pair of unwise deals, the Yankees sign free agent OF Steve Kemp to a five-year contract, and trade OF Dave Collins, pitcher Mike Morgan, and minor leaguer Fred McGriff to the Blue Jays for P Dale Murray and minor leaguer Tom Dodd.

In what will turn out to be a pair of unwise deals, the Yankees sign free agent OF Steve Kemp to a five-year contract, and trade OF Dave Collins, pitcher Mike Morgan, and minor leaguer Fred McGriff to the Blue Jays for P Dale Murray and minor leaguer Tom Dodd.

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Orioles southpaw Tippy Martinez picks off three runners in the 10th inning vs the Blue Jays 

Dave Bergman walks off vs Blue Jays

Dave Bergman walks off vs Blue Jays

Toronto stuns Seattle with 11 run 9th

Toronto stuns Seattle with 11 run 9th

Cliff Johnson of the Toronto Blue Jays sets a major league record by hitting his 19th career pinch-hit home run

Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb signs an unusual 11-year contract

Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb signs an unusual 11-year contract

Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate

Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate

Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman hits for the cycle

Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman hits for the cycle

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays' hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays’ hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

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Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game

In Game 3 of the ALCS, the Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-5, with George Brett contributing to the victory by going 4-for-4, driving in three runs, and scoring four times. The Kansas City third baseman, who will hit .348 with a .500 on-base percentage during the seven-game set with Toronto, will be selected as the series Most Valuable Player.

In Game 3 of the ALCS, the Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-5, with George Brett contributing to the victory by going 4-for-4, driving in three runs, and scoring four times. The Kansas City third baseman, who will hit .348 with a .500 on-base percentage during the seven-game set with Toronto, will be selected as the series Most Valuable Player.

Moseby runs 270 feet to go 90 feet

Moseby runs 270 feet to go 90 feet

In a record setting game the Blue Jays hit 10 homeruns and Cal Ripken's record streak at 8,243 consecutive innings ends

In a record setting game the Blue Jays hit 10 homeruns and Cal Ripken’s record streak at 8,243 consecutive innings ends

Detroit wins AL East with sweep of Blue Jays

Detroit wins AL East with sweep of Blue Jays

George Bell becomes the first Toronto Blue Jays player ever to win the American League MVP Award, edging Alan Trammell of the Detroit Tigers, 332-311. Bell hit .308 with 47 home runs and a league-leading 134 RBI.

George Bell becomes the first Toronto Blue Jays player ever to win the American League MVP Award, edging Alan Trammell of the Detroit Tigers, 332-311. Bell hit .308 with 47 home runs and a league-leading 134 RBI.

George Bell smacks 3 homeruns on opening day

George Bell smacks 3 homeruns on opening day

Pat Borders becomes the first player in American League history to drive in five runs in his major league debut when he collects two singles and a triple in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 victory over Kansas City at Royals Stadium. The 24 year-old rookie catcher joins Walter Mueller (1922 Pirates) and Joe Cunningham (1954 Cardinals), who both accomplished the feat in the Senior Circuit.

Wade Boggs of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first player of the modern era to reach 200 hits in six consecutive seasons

Wade Boggs of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first player of the modern era to reach 200 hits in six consecutive seasons

In the Royals' 3 - 2 win over the Blue Jays as Kansas City batters combine for just 20 at bats. This is one shy of the major league record.

In the Royals’ 3 – 2 win over the Blue Jays as Kansas City batters combine for just 20 at bats. This is one shy of the major league record.

At Yankee Stadium, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dave Stieb throws a one-hit, 8 - 0 shutout against New York, giving him three one-hitters in his last four starts dating back to the previous September.

At Yankee Stadium, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dave Stieb throws a one-hit, 8 – 0 shutout against New York, giving him three one-hitters in his last four starts dating back to the previous September.

Blue Jay third baseman Kelly Gruber becomes the first player to hit for the cycle in franchise history when he singles in the eighth inning of the team's 15-8 win against Kansas City. The 27 year-old All-Star infielder's Toronto teammates buy him a tricycle in recognition of the Exhibition Stadium accomplishment.

Blue Jay third baseman Kelly Gruber becomes the first player to hit for the cycle in franchise history when he singles in the eighth inning of the team’s 15-8 win against Kansas City. The 27 year-old All-Star infielder’s Toronto teammates buy him a tricycle in recognition of the Exhibition Stadium accomplishment.

Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers comes within two outs of his sixth career no-hitter, losing it when Nelson Liriano hits a triple in the 9th inning

Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers comes within two outs of his sixth career no-hitter, losing it when Nelson Liriano hits a triple in the 9th inning

Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield

Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Junior Felix becomes the 53rd player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat

Kirby Puckett ties a major league record by collecting four doubles in a game

Kirby Puckett ties a major league record by collecting four doubles in a game

The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell, who refused to be the designated hitter.

The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell, who refused to be the designated hitter.

George Bell hits a walk off to end the Blue Jays stay at Exhibition Stadium

George Bell hits a walk off to end the Blue Jays stay at Exhibition Stadium

Jays come back after being down 13-10

Jays come back after being down 13-10

Robinson and Gaston - first African-American managers oppose each other in MLB history

Robinson and Gaston – first African-American managers oppose each other in MLB history

Dave Stieb retires the first 26 batters he faces before giving up two hits in a 2 - 1 win over the Yankees.

Dave Stieb retires the first 26 batters he faces before giving up two hits in a 2 – 1 win over the Yankees.

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Astros acquire righthander Xavier Hernandez from the Toronto Blue Jays’ system in the major league phase of the winter draft

At the SkyDome in Toronto, George Bush becomes the first U.S. president to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day in Canada

At the SkyDome in Toronto, George Bush becomes the first U.S. president to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day in Canada. After the international toss, the Blue Jays beat the visiting Rangers, 2-1.

Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics becomes the American League's all-time stolen base king.

Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics becomes the American League’s all-time stolen base king.

Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela become first pitchers to throw no-hitters on same day

Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela become first pitchers to throw no-hitters on same day

Dave Stieb pitches the major league record ninth no-hitter of the season, beating the Indians 3-0. Previously, the Blue Jay right-hander had lost three no-hit bids after getting the first two outs in the ninth inning.

Dave Stieb pitches the major league record ninth no-hitter of the season, beating the Indians 3-0. Previously, the Blue Jay right-hander had lost three no-hit bids after getting the first two outs in the ninth inning.

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The Blue Jays set a major league single-season attendance record

San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays collaborate on an old-fashioned blockbuster trade

San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays collaborate on an old-fashioned blockbuster trade

Robin Yount 3000th hit

Robin Yount caps a comeback with walk off homerun

Nolan Ryan, At 44 Pitches his 7th No Hitter

Nolan Ryan, At 44 Pitches his 7th No Hitter

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Toronto Blue Jays sign free agent outfielder-designated hitter Dave Winfield

Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an extra-inning homer in the same game.

Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an extra-inning homer in the same game.

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At the age of 40, Dave Winfield drives in four runs with a homer and a two-run double, becoming the oldest player to drive in 100 runs. The future Hall of Famer’s offensive outburst helps the Blue Jays beat the Orioles, 8-2.

Tom Glavine pitches a complete game to give the Atlanta Braves a 3 - 1 victory over Toronto in Game 1 of the World Series.

Tom Glavine pitches a complete game to give the Atlanta Braves a 3 – 1 victory over Toronto in Game 1 of the World Series.

Paul Molitor leaves the Milwaukee Brewers to sign a free agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays

Paul Molitor leaves the Milwaukee Brewers to sign a free agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays

Major League Season Recap 1992

Major League Season Recap 1992

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals 

Toronto obtains OF Rickey Henderson from the Athletics in exchange for minor leaguers Steve Karsay and Jose Herrera.

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Toronto Blue Jays become the first team in American League history to have teammates finish 1-2-3 in the batting race

Game 1 ALCS Roberto Alomar turns 2 october 5 1993

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Phillies push across five-run in 3rd to beat Toronto in Game 2

Phillies push across five-run in 3rd to beat Toronto in Game 2

Paul Molitor comes within a double of hitting for the cycle as Toronto takes a 2-1 World Series lead in Philadelphia

Paul Molitor comes within a double of hitting for the cycle as Toronto takes a 2-1 World Series lead in Philadelphia

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1993 – Devon White’s two-run triple caps a six-run 8th inning as Toronto rallies for a 15 – 14 victory over the Phillies and a 3-1 World Series lead. The 29 runs shatter the Series record of 22 set in Game 2 of the 1936 Series, when the Yankees beat the 1936 Giants, 18 – 4. It is also the longest nine-inning game in series history at 4 hours, 14 minutes.

Curt Schilling outduels Juan Guzman, 2 - 0, in Game 5 to send the World Series back to Toronto

Curt Schilling outduels Juan Guzman, 2 – 0, in Game 5 to send the World Series back to Toronto

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Joe Carter of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a dramatic three-run homer against Mitch Williams of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the World Series

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Rickey Henderson resigns with Oakland after being traded to Blue Jays at Deadline

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Major League Season Recap 1993

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Tigers tie the Yankees’ major league record by homering in their 25th consecutive game

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New York Yankees acquire ace pitcher David Cone

Tony Fernandez becomes the tenth Yankee to hit for the cycle

Toronto DH Paul Molitor strokes five hits and brings home three runs to lead the Blue Jays to a 6 – 1 win over the Royals. His hits include three singles, a double and a home run.

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Dave Winfield announces his retirement at the age of 44

The Twins defeat the Blue Jays, 6 – 4, in 11 innings, with the help of five hits from DH Paul Molitor.

Pitching for the first time in Fenway Park not wearing a Red Sox uniform, Roger Clemens strikes out 16 as the Blue Jays defeat Boston, 3 - 1. During the game, it appears the "Rocket" is continually glaring up at Dan Duquette in the general manager's suite.

Pitching for the first time in Fenway Park not wearing a Red Sox uniform, Roger Clemens strikes out 16 as the Blue Jays defeat Boston, 3 – 1. During the game, it appears the “Rocket” is continually glaring up at Dan Duquette in the general manager’s suite.

Free agent DH/OF Jose Canseco signs to a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Free agent DH/OF Jose Canseco signs to a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Roger Clemens of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes the first pitcher to win five Cy Young Awards when he is named the American League’s top pitcher. Clemens was the Pitching Triple Crown winner, after he led AL pitchers in wins (20), strikeouts (271) and ERA (2.65).

Jose Canseco hits 400 home run 

Jose Canseco hits 400 home run 

Indians manager Mike Hargrove accidentally hands in an incorrect lineup card, forcing Cleveland to forfeit the designated hitter and bat starting pitcher Charles Nagy in the 7th spot in the batting order

Indians manager Mike Hargrove accidentally hands in an incorrect lineup card, forcing Cleveland to forfeit the designated hitter and bat starting pitcher Charles Nagy in the 7th spot in the batting order

The Blue Jays defeat the Rangers, 19 – 4, setting a team record by recording 25 hits. OF Jacob Brumfield and 2B Homer Bush get four hits apiece for Toronto while four other players record three safeties each. P Doug Davis enters the game in the 6th inning for Texas, making his major league debut. In 2 1/3 innings of work, he allows 11 hits, including three home runs, while surrendering 10 earned runs. He’ll return to the minors tomorrow.

In spring training action, Boston Red Sox star Pedro Martinez and five relievers combine on a perfect game beating the Toronto Blue Jays, 5 - 0.

In spring training action, Boston Red Sox star Pedro Martinez and five relievers combine on a perfect game beating the Toronto Blue Jays, 5 – 0.

Former Blue Jay catcher (1981-86) and the team’s present TV color analyst, Buck Martinez, is hired as the Toronto manager, replacing recently-fired Jim Fregosi. The 51 year-old ESPN commentator joins Astros’ Larry Dierker and Diamondbacks’ Bob Brenly as first-time major league skippers hired from the broadcast booth.

Carlos Delgado of the Toronto Blue Jays hits three home runs for the second time this season

Carlos Delgado of the Toronto Blue Jays hits three home runs for the second time this season

Reed Johnson becomes fourth player to hit a leadoff and walkoff Homerun in same game

Reed Johnson becomes fourth player to hit a leadoff and walkoff Homerun in same game

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Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay pitches the first extra inning complete game shutout in the majors since Jack Morris did so in the classic Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.

Adam Everett is hit in the face by a fastball from Toronto’s Miguel Batista

Blue Jays television announcer John Cerutti is found dead in his SkyDome hotel room

Blue Jays television announcer John Cerutti is found dead in his SkyDome hotel room

SkyDome is renamed the "Rogers Centre"

SkyDome is renamed the “Rogers Centre”

B.J. Ryan signs richest contract ever for a reliever

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Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit

Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run

Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run

The Blue Jays release former superstar Frank Thomas

Toronto Blue Jays fire General Manager J.P. Ricciardi

Alex Rodriguez eclipses Babe Ruth in becoming the youngest major leaguer to hit 600 career home runs

J.P. Arencibia hits two homeruns in his major league debut

Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven are voted into the Hall of Fame 

Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven are voted into the Hall of Fame 

Jose Bautista

The Blue Jays take a bet that Jose Bautista’s breakout 2010 season, when he led the majors with 54 homers, was not a fluke.

Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury become first red sox teammates to have 20./20 seasons

Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury become first red sox teammates to have 20./20 seasons

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Blue Jays Trade Jason Frasor

The Indians and Blue Jays set a record by playing 16 innings on Opening Day before Toronto wins the game, 7 – 4, on a three-run homer by J.P. Arencibia 

An unofficial rain delay occurs in Toronto when the retractable roof of the Rogers Centre closes so slowly that the fans have to run for cover as the stands and field get soaked with rain that begins to fall during the middle of the sixth inning. Surprisingly, there have been six official rain delays in the Rogers Centre, formerly known as the Skydome.

The Yankees lose a big piece of their projected line-up when LF Curtis Granderson suffers a broken forearm

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The Blue Jays defeat the Tigers, 6 – 5, in the longest game in team history in terms of both time and innings

The Blue Jays acquire 3B Josh Donaldson from Oakland for four players

Mark Buehrle wins the 200th game of his career as the Blue Jays spoil the Orioles’ home opener

The Blue Jays have 3 Canadian position players in starting lineup

Prince Fielder hits his 300th career home run makes him and his dad, Cecil (319), only the second son-father combo to hit 300-plus homers, joining Barry and Bobby Bonds.

Montreal Expos greats Pedro Martinez and Tim Raines throw the ceremonial first pitch at Stade Olympique in Montreal

Dustin Pedroia turned five double plays to tie Red Sox franchise record

Dustin Pedroia turned five double plays to tie Red Sox franchise record

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The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame announces its 2017 inductees –  Roy Halladay and OF Vladimir Guerrero

 Mookie Betts of the Red Sox hits the first cycle in the majors this season, completing the feat with a solo homer in the 9th, but it's in vain as Toronto hands Boston a rare defeat, 8 - 5.

 Mookie Betts of the Red Sox hits the first cycle in the majors this season, completing the feat with a solo homer in the 9th, but it’s in vain as Toronto hands Boston a rare defeat, 8 – 5.

Trevor Bauer pulled with no no after 7

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 Red Sox  raise their World Series banner

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