Forty years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays played their first postseason game. They defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-1 in Game 1 of the 1985 ALCS.
October 8, 1985: Toronto Blue Jays play their first postseason game
But What Do I Know? . . . Alejandro Kirk, Matt Brash, Nick Pivetta, Aaron Guiel, John Gibbons
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Josh Naylor, Michael Soroka, John Gibbons and Aaron Guiel.
Longtime Blue Jays right-hander Jim Clancy dies at 69
Longtime Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jim Clancy has died at the age of 69.
The Ernie Whitt appreciation post
This is my appreciation post for longtime Toronto Blue Jays catcher and current Canadian Senior National Team manager Ernie Whitt.
The Jim Clancy appreciation post
I share my appreciation for Jim Clancy, an underrated right-hander from the Toronto Blue Jays' early years.
Humble Henke should be on Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence
Tom Henke is the best relief pitcher in Toronto Blue Jays history. He should be on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence at Rogers Centre.
2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Spotlight: Jesse Barfield
Kevin Glew's fourth 2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee spotlight is on Toronto Blue Jays legendary outfielder Jesse Barfield.
Former Blue Jays pitcher Steve Davis has passed away
September 13, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Steve Davis, the first pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays' organization to register 20 wins in a single season, passed away on September 28, 2021 at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. His obituary was published recently by Thompson's Harveson & Cole... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Saunders, Rob Ducey, Rich Butler
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame opens for its 19th season today. It’s well worth the drive to St. Marys, Ont., to visit the museum which is overflowing with one-of-a-kind artifacts. For more information, click on this link. There’s already a game-used bat from Victoria,... Continue Reading →
Bell, new Canadian ball hall inductee, still savours division-winning catch in 1985
He won an American League MVP award, was selected to three all-star teams and belted a game-winning homer in the Toronto Blue Jays’ final game at Exhibition Stadium on May 28, 1989. But George Bell says the highlight of his career was catching the fly ball that Ron Hassey lifted to shallow left field on... Continue Reading →