Blue Jays’ Former Backstop, ALCS Hero, Dies
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- Sports Money Blue Jays’ Former Backstop, ALCS Hero, Dies By Peter Chawaga,
- And last week, the Blue Jays got word that one former standout player who ended his career with a stint in Toronto died.
- In 2014, he was named to the All-Time Alabama Baseball Team and the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor.”
Sports Money Blue Jays’ Former Backstop, ALCS Hero, Dies By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author May 25, 2026, 11:24am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 30: A batting helmet with the Toronto Blue Jays logo seen during the eighth inning at Target Field on April 30, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Blue Jays 7-1. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays have embraced the talents of homegrown superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr., recently signing him to a $500 million extension after he worked his way through their minor league system and emerged as a perennial All-Star.
But the team has also brought in seasoned veterans nearing the end of their careers several times throughout franchise history, with future Hall of Famers Max Scherzer, Frank Thomas and Dave Winfield serving as recent examples.