Blue Jays, Joe Carter and World Series
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Daulton Varsho says that Joe Carter wants to pass the Blue Jays World Series hero torch onto someone else this October.
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.
Now, nearly 32 years to the day, George Springer etched his name forever in Blue Jays folklore, hitting a dramatic three-run, seventh-inning home run to lift the Blue Jays into the World Series past the Seatle Mariners, 4-3. The sellout crowd of 44,770 at the Rogers Centre screamed in euphoria.
Former Blue Jays star Joe Carter joked that he nearly had a medical issue after watching George Springer lead Toronto to the World Series.
Toronto comes alive as Blue Jays fans flood streets, bars and the area outside Rogers Centre ahead of Game 7. The city’s electric energy captures hope, pride and the dream of ending a 32-year wait.