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Toronto Blue Jays
1977 Team Leaders

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Teams Toronto Blue Jays 1977 Team Leaders

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After narrowly missing out on the San Francisco Giants relocating from California to Toronto for the 1976 season, the American League announced plans to expand to Toronto along with Seattle in March of 1976. Surviving opposition from U.S. President Gerald Ford and MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, the city of Toronto got set to finally welcome Major League Baseball for the 1977 American League season.

The Toronto Blue Jays got their name after holding a name-the-team contest during the Summer of 1976. Out of 4000 suggestions "Blue Jays" was chosen likely due to the connection with owner Labatt's Breweries "Labatt's Blue" brand of beer. Fans despised the new name right out of the gate, local politican Paul Godfrey even claimed the fans would never accept the name and would just refer to the club as the "Toronto Blues".

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Pete Vuckovich

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Mike Willis

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Jerry Johnson

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Tom Murphy

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Chuck Hartenstein

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Tom Bruno

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Dennis DeBarr

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Jesse Jefferson

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Jeff Byrd

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Bill Singer

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Jerry Garvin

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Jim Clancy

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Steve Hargan

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Dave Lemanczyk

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Mike Darr

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Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays - Radio video clip
Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays - Radio
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On April 7, 1977, at Exhibition Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the...
Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays - Radio / On April 7, 1977, at Exhibition Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the Chicago White Sox in a game that captured early season intrigue. The starting pitchers, Ken Brett for the White Sox and Bill Singer for the Blue Jays, took the mound under the watchful eyes of baseball enthusiasts keen to see how these teams would perform. This season was particularly notable for the Blue Jays, marking their inaugural year in Major League Baseball, adding a layer of excitement and anticipation around their games. The White Sox, on the other hand, were looking to make their mark early in the season, aiming to build on their past performances and eyeing a successful campaign. The game unfolded with an energetic start as both teams put runs on the board in the early innings. Notably, Richie Zisk of the White Sox showcased his power with a home run in the first inning, setting a competitive tone. The Blue Jays responded in kind, with Doug Ault hitting two home runs, one in the first and another in the third inning, contributing significantly to the Blue Jays' offense. The middle innings saw a continuation of this back-and-forth, with both teams' offenses finding opportunities to score. The Blue Jays' Al Woods also made a notable debut, hitting a home run that added to the excitement of the game. The pitching changes for both teams attempted to stem the flow of runs, with the Blue Jays' bullpen managing to hold off the White Sox's advances in the later innings.
1977 Exhibition Stadium Seating Diagram for Toronto Blue Jays Gamespublication
1977 Exhibition Stadium Seating Diagram for Toronto Blue Jays Games
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The 1942 edition was devoted entirely to major league playing records as compiled by Leonard Gettelson. ONE FOR THE BOOK,...
/ The 1942 edition was devoted entirely to major league playing records as compiled by Leonard Gettelson. ONE FOR THE BOOK, which was first published in 1949, was a continuation of the 1942 Dope Book. There was at least one "Al Schracht Dope Book" Published by Sporting News in 1944. This edition consisted of dozens of colorful short news snippets with cartoon illustrations, followed by statistics and writeups of current Hall of Famers and past World Series'. The Dope Book from 1948 thru 1985 was of an entirely different format. It featured a wide spectrum of articles and statistics. Several features, such as Club Rosters and All Star Game Records, were carried yearly for many years.

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