Kevin Glew takes a look back at the Toronto Blue Jays' first-ever spring training game, which was played 47 years ago today.
Forty-seven years ago today, the Blue Jays played their first spring training game
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My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses James Paxton, Adam Hall and Woodie Fryman.
Former Blue Jays second baseman Steve Staggs dies at 72
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But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Saunders, Jack Graney Award, Dave McKay, Jacob Robson
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Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry passes away at 84
December 1, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Hall of Fame right-hander Gaylord Perry passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 84. He reportedly died at his home in Gaffney, S.C., of natural causes. Perry and Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) forged a fast friendship when they pitched together on two... Continue Reading →
March 11, 1977 – Toronto Blue Jays play their first spring training game
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Many longtime Canadian baseball fans can recall the Toronto Blue Jays defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in snowy conditions at Exhibition Stadium on April 7, 1977 in their first regular season game, but how did the team fare in its first spring training contest? Well, that contest took... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Nick Pivetta, Dave McKay, Jordan Romano, Fergie Jenkins
Nick Pivetta (Victoria, B.C.) is the only player born in Canada still active in the MLB posteason. By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -It's Thanksgiving weekend and I wanted to thank you for your support of my blog. I hope you and your family have... Continue Reading →