Blue Jays, Joe Carter and World Series
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The Blue Jays lost Saturday night, but the opening pitch reminded me of one of the best nights in Toronto history — and of what makes baseball great.
The Blue Jays have been chasing this moment for 32 years. Since Joe Carter skipped up the first-base line and touched ‘em all, they’ve been trying to climb this mountain again.
There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the long history of the World Series. Here is every one of them.
George Springer’s home run Monday night will take its place in Toronto Blue Jays playoff history alongside Joe Carter’s 1993 walk-off blast to win that World Series. The three-run, seventh-inning shot from the outfielder gave the Jays a 4-3 lead over the Seattle Mariners in a taut and emotional Game 7 of the American League
Darren Daulton was the catcher when Carter hit his epic World Series home run off the Phillies. And so here Daulton Varsho was, named after Darren Daulton, hitting the Blue Jays' first World Series home run since Carter hit his right in front of Darren Daulton. Shoutout to MLB Network's Sarah Langs for this awesome insight.