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Toronto Blue Jays will retire former pitcher HalladayBԪַs No. 32 jersey

Halladay, 40, died Nov. 7, 2017 when the plane he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico
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The Toronto Blue Jays will retire former pitcher Roy (Doc) HalladayBԪַs No. 32 on opening day.

Halladay, 40, into the Gulf of Mexico.

The Jays will retire HalladayBԪַs uniform March 29 when they host the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre. HeBԪַll join Roberto Alomar (No. 12) as the only players in club history to have their jerseys retired.

BԪַThrough RoyBԪַs values, pride, work ethic, and perseverance, he epitomized what it means to be a Blue Jay,BԪַ club president/CEO Mark Shapiro said in a statement. BԪַAnd while his legacy is clear, it goes far beyond the number on his back or his on-field accomplishments, serving as a shining example of how to live a meaningful life and positively impact others.BԪַ

The Blue Jays will also celebrate HalladayBԪַs life and career prior to the game and a No. 32 patch will adorn the clubBԪַs uniforms throughout the 2018 season, including spring training.

Halladay spent 12 seasons with Toronto, amassing a 148-75 record in 313 games. He captured the BԪַ03 Cy Young Award after winning a club-record 22 games and made six all-star appearances as a Blue Jay.


katya.slepian@bpdigital.ca

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