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Tag: George Bell
Gaston worthy of plaque in Cooperstown, will find out Hall of Fame fate on Sunday
Legendary Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston should be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday. But his fate is in the voters' hands.
But What Do I Know? . . . Edouard Julien, Josh Naylor, Matt Brash, Jose Bautista
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Edouard Julien, Josh Naylor and Jose Bautista.
These Blue Jays stars were originally drafted by who?
Did you know Jimmy Key was originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox? Or that Tom Henke was first selected by the Seattle Mariners? It's true.
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.
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Soroka, Edouard Julien, Jamie Romak, George Bell, John Olerud
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Michael Soroka, Edouard Julien and George Bell.
But What Do I Know? . . . Jordan Romano, James Paxton, John Hiller, Kirk McCaskill, George Bell
My weekly weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" discusses Jordan Romano, James Paxton and George Bell.
Remembering when George Bell hit three homers for the Blue Jays on Opening Day
Kevin Glew reflects on George Bell's three-home run performance on Opening Day in 1988 for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Barfield to join Bell, Moseby in Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
February 1, 2023 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada When Jesse Barfield was 13, he was sitting in the upper right field bleachers at Comiskey Park watching the Chicago White Sox with his friends, when he leaned over to them and said, “You know one day I’m going to be playing right out there.” “And... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, George Selkirk, Gerry MacKay, Doc Younker
Legendary trainer Doc Younker was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. He passed away six years ago today. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Some Canadian baseball news and notes: -On Wednesday, Global News ran a wonderful tribute to Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) as part... Continue Reading →