Former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Charlie Moore dies at 72

Former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Charlie Moore died on Saturday at the age of 72. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame was the first to share the news of his passing yesterday afternoon.

He played for the Blue Jays? . . . Phil Niekro

By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Who's the first former Toronto Blue Jays player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame? That's a question that often stumps Canadian baseball fans. And you can be forgiven if you don't remember Phil Niekro - who's the answer to the question - making three starts... Continue Reading →

Niekro a Hall of Famer despite dreadful stint with Jays

It’s safe to say that Phil Niekro was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in spite of his performance as a Toronto Blue Jay. Enshrined in 1997, the ageless knuckleballer won 318 big league games, was selected to five all-star teams and won five Gold Gloves during his 24-year career. “Trying to hit... Continue Reading →

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