Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.

25 Years of Blue Jays Baseball 1977 2001

Photos by Alan L Brown - April, 2009

Here on the north-west corner of the foot bridge over the railway tracks from Front Street at the foot of John Street leading south to the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower is this plaque. Here's what it says:

April 7, 1977 marked the introduction of Major League Baseball to Toronto when the Blue Jays Baseball Club played their first home game. They won that memorable opener, and have since brought great excitement and entertainment to the City. Playing first at Exhibition Stadium and then at the unique SkyDome, enthusiasm rapidly grew in both players and fans alike. The Blue Jays achieved a major victory in 1985 by winning the American League East Championship. This Pennant was brought home again in 1989, and onward from 1991 until 1993. New heights were met in 1992 and 1993 when they became the American League Champions. The ultimate victory was achieved in 1992 when the Blue Jays won the World Series Championship, the first Canadian team to earn this honour. The next year the Jays followed up with their second spectacular World Series win. As the Blue Jays enter their 25th Anniversary season, the proud sports tradition continues to the call of "PLAY BALL!"

Plaque Location Co-ordinates: 43.643148 -79.388280

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