Kevin Glew’s Canadian Baseball History Blog
Jimmy Key was originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Tom Henke was first selected by the Seattle Mariners. These are just two things I learned when doing some draft research. It's true.
Happy Canada Day! Let's celebrate with a hodge podge of Canada Day baseball facts that I've gathered over the years.
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.”
Rick Cerone was a catcher for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos. He turns 72 today. Here are five other things you might not know about him.
Do you remember when the Toronto Blue Jays signed left-hander Dave Righetti? I don't either. But it was 32 years ago today.
You've probably forgotten this, but the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder Ruben Sierra to a minor league contract 29 years ago today.
Today is Jimmy Key's 65th birthday. Here are nine things you might not know about the crafty former Blue Jays left-hander.
Former Montreal Expos catcher Tom Nieto died on March 27 at the age of 65 in Zephyrhills, Fla.
In December 1974, the Montreal Expos pursued right-hander Catfish Hunter. They came up short, but it wasn't due to lack of effort.
Former Montreal Expos reliever Wayne Granger died on February 25 at the age of 81.
