Toronto Blue Jays Tickets

Toronto Blue Jays information, The Toronto Blue Jays came into existence in 1976; they played and won their first game against the Chicago White Sox 9-5. However, the ensuing years were not filled with as much success. In 1978 and 1979, the Blue Jays saw the loss column consistently fall above the 100 mark.

In 1989, the SkyDome was opened, the new home of the Toronto Blue Jays. The stadium featured a retractable roof. In addition to the opening of a new stadium, the Jays also named hitting coach Cito Gaston manager. In 1990, the team acquired Joe Carter, who turned out to give Toronto a nice boost in 1992 and especially 1993. He is the only player in the history of baseball to hit a World Series clinching walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. Blue Jays broadcaster will always be remembered for his enthusiasm and excitement when the ball left the park:

ìA swing, and a belt! Left field! Way back! Blue Jays win it! The Blue Jays are World Series champions as Joe Carter hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning and the Blue Jays have repeated as World Series Champions! Touch 'em all, Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life!î

The 1994 and 1995 seasons returned Toronto to its early days of losing. A highlight of the mediocre season of 1996 was Pat Hentgenís earning of one of the most prestigious accolades in baseball: the Cy Young Award. The 1997 season looked promising- the Blue Jays changed their uniforms to reflect a modern look. Perhaps, the biggest highlight of the season was the acquisition of all-time great Roger Clemens for only $25 million. What a steal!

However, the Jays are still in search of another World Series win. Jays fans are looking toward promising pitchers like Roy Halladay, Ted Lilly, and A.J. Burnett, backed by star hitters like Vernon Wells, Troy Glaus, and Lyle Overbay to take the team to the next level.