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Toronto Blue Jays
Seasons 1977-2021 (45 seasons)

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The name "Blue Jays" originates from the bird of the same name, and blue is also the traditional colour of Toronto's collegiate and professional sports teams including the Maple Leafs (ice hockey) and the Argonauts (Canadian football). In 1976, out of the over 4,000 suggestions, 154 people selected the name "Blue Jays." In addition, the team was originally owned by the Labatt Brewing Company, makers of the popular beer Labatt Blue. Colloquially nicknamed the "Jays", the team's official colours are royal blue, navy blue, red, and white. An expansion franchise, the club was founded in Toronto in 1977. Originally based at Exhibition Stadium, the team began playing its home games at SkyDome upon its opening in 1989. Since 2000, the Blue Jays have been owned by Rogers Communications and in 2004, SkyDome was purchased by that company, which renamed it Rogers Centre. They are the second MLB franchise to be based outside the United States, and currently the only team based outside the U.S. after the first Canadian franchise, the Montreal Expos, became the Washington Nationals in 2005.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Blue Jays went through struggles typical of an expansion team, frequently finishing last in their division. In 1983, they had their first winning season and two years later, became division champions. From 1985 to 1993, the Blue Jays were an AL East powerhouse, winning five division championships in nine seasons, including three consecutive from 1991 to 1993. During that run, the team also became back-to-back World Series champions in 1992 and 1993, led by a core group of award-winning All-Star players, including Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar, Joe Carter, John Olerud, and Devon White. The Blue Jays became the first (and, to date, only) team outside the U.S. to appear in and win a World Series, and the fastest AL expansion team to do so, winning in its 16th year. As of 2019, they are one of only two MLB franchises that are undefeated through multiple World Series appearances, along with the National League's Miami Marlins. After 1993, the Blue Jays failed to qualify for the playoffs for 21 consecutive seasons, until clinching a playoff berth and division championship in 2015. The team clinched a second consecutive playoff berth in 2016, after securing an AL wild card position. In both years, the Jays beat the Texas Rangers in the AL Division Series, but lost the AL Championship Series.

The Blue Jays and the Atlanta Braves are the only two MLB teams under corporate ownership; the Blue Jays are the only American League team to be under such ownership.

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Season Overviews Seasons List
2021 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2021 Toronto Blue Jays
91-71 (.562)
Missed Playoffs
2020 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2020 Toronto Blue Jays
32-28 (.533)
Lost Wild Card Game
2019 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2019 Toronto Blue Jays
67-95 (.414)
Missed Playoffs
2018 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2018 Toronto Blue Jays
73-89 (.451)
Missed Playoffs
2017 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2017 Toronto Blue Jays
76-86 (.469)
Missed Playoffs
2016 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2016 Toronto Blue Jays
89-73 (.549)
Lost ALCS
2015 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2015 Toronto Blue Jays
93-69 (.574)
Lost ALCS
2014 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2014 Toronto Blue Jays
83-79 (.512)
Missed Playoffs
2013 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2013 Toronto Blue Jays
74-88 (.457)
Missed Playoffs
2012 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2012 Toronto Blue Jays
73-89 (.451)
Missed Playoffs
2011 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2011 Toronto Blue Jays
81-81 (.500)
Missed Playoffs
2010 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2010 Toronto Blue Jays
85-77 (.525)
Missed Playoffs
2009 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2009 Toronto Blue Jays
75-87 (.463)
Missed Playoffs
2008 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2008 Toronto Blue Jays
86-76 (.531)
Missed Playoffs
2007 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2007 Toronto Blue Jays
83-79 (.512)
Missed Playoffs
2006 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2006 Toronto Blue Jays
87-75 (.537)
Missed Playoffs
2005 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2005 Toronto Blue Jays
80-82 (.494)
Missed Playoffs
2004 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2004 Toronto Blue Jays
67-94 (.416)
Missed Playoffs
2003 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2003 Toronto Blue Jays
86-76 (.531)
Missed Playoffs
2002 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2002 Toronto Blue Jays
78-84 (.481)
Missed Playoffs
2001 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2001 Toronto Blue Jays
80-82 (.494)
Missed Playoffs
2000 Toronto Blue Jays Season
2000 Toronto Blue Jays
83-79 (.512)
Missed Playoffs
1999 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1999 Toronto Blue Jays
84-78 (.519)
Missed Playoffs
1998 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1998 Toronto Blue Jays
88-74 (.543)
Missed Playoffs
1997 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1997 Toronto Blue Jays
76-86 (.469)
Missed Playoffs
1996 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1996 Toronto Blue Jays
74-88 (.457)
Missed Playoffs
1995 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1995 Toronto Blue Jays
56-88 (.389)
Missed Playoffs
1994 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1994 Toronto Blue Jays
55-60 (.478)
No Postseason
1993 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1993 Toronto Blue Jays
95-67 (.586)
Won World Series
1992 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1992 Toronto Blue Jays
96-66 (.593)
Won World Series
1991 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1991 Toronto Blue Jays
91-71 (.562)
Lost ALCS
1990 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1990 Toronto Blue Jays
86-76 (.531)
Missed Playoffs
1989 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1989 Toronto Blue Jays
89-73 (.549)
Lost ALCS
1988 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1988 Toronto Blue Jays
87-75 (.537)
Missed Playoffs
1987 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1987 Toronto Blue Jays
96-66 (.593)
Missed Playoffs
1986 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1986 Toronto Blue Jays
86-76 (.531)
Missed Playoffs
1985 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1985 Toronto Blue Jays
99-62 (.615)
Lost ALCS
1984 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1984 Toronto Blue Jays
89-73 (.549)
Missed Playoffs
1983 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1983 Toronto Blue Jays
89-73 (.549)
Missed Playoffs
1982 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1982 Toronto Blue Jays
78-84 (.481)
Missed Playoffs
1981 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1981 Toronto Blue Jays
37-69 (.349)
Missed Playoffs
1980 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1980 Toronto Blue Jays
67-95 (.414)
Missed Playoffs
1979 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1979 Toronto Blue Jays
53-109 (.327)
Missed Playoffs
1978 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1978 Toronto Blue Jays
59-102 (.366)
Missed Playoffs
1977 Toronto Blue Jays Season
1977 Toronto Blue Jays
54-107 (.335)
Missed Playoffs

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ABC Blue Jays at Tigers video clip
ABC Blue Jays at Tigers
2½ hours Oct 4, 1987Oct 4, 1987
The Detroit Tigers squared off 7 times against the Toronto Blue Jays in an epic...
ABC Blue Jays at Tigers / The Detroit Tigers squared off 7 times against the Toronto Blue Jays in an epic run to capture the American League Eastern Division title during the final week of the 1987 season. The last three games were at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, with the Tigers sweeping the Blue Jays to win the title on the last game of the season on a 1-0 victory. The pitchers were Frank Tanana for the Tigers and Jimmy Key for the Blue Jays. Both went the distance, pitching incredible games. But this was the game of Frank Tanana's career, and the Blue Jays could not get anything going against him. The Tigers lone run was a bases empty home run early in the game from Larry Herdon. That run is not shown on this video. The video is the ABC national broadcast featuring Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, and Tim McCarver. No copyright infringement intended.
Detroit Tigers Clinch 1987 AL East audio clip

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Detroit Tigers Clinch 1987 AL East
8 minutes Oct 4, 1987Oct 4, 1987
Ernie Harwell calls the final inning as Detroit clinches the division in a 1–0 victory over Toronto in front of
Detroit Tigers Clinch 1987 AL East / Ernie Harwell calls the final inning as Detroit clinches the division in a 1–0 victory over Toronto in front of 51,005 fans at Tiger Stadium on Sunday afternoon, October 4. Frank Tanana pitched a complete game shutout, and outfielder Larry Herndon hit a second-inning solo home run for the game's only run.
Sports Rivals:1985 American League Championship podcast

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Sports Rivals:1985 American League Championship
53 minutes Jan 16, 2019
Mark Gubicza of the Royals and Rance Mulliniks of the Blue Jays look back at this gut-wrenching series that launched
Sports Rivals:1985 American League Championship / Mark Gubicza of the Royals and Rance Mulliniks of the Blue Jays look back at this gut-wrenching series that launched The Royals to their miraculous 1985 World Series Championship.
Toronto Blue Jays Media Guidepublication
Toronto Blue Jays Media Guide
49 issues 1977-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.

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