Former Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays scout Bob Fontaine Jr. died on Friday at the age of 73.
Former Expos and Blue Jays scout Bob Fontaine Jr. dies at 73
Forty-one years ago today, Jim Abbott was drafted by the Blue Jays
When Jim Abbott was drafted in the 36th round by the Toronto Blue Jays 41 years ago today, the then 17-year-old left-hander called it “the thrill of a lifetime.”