Tag Archives: All-Star

‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard has Passed Away

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Edward Brain

11 time Stanley Cup Champion Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard has passed away at the age of 84. Mr. Richard, the younger brother of Maurice ‘The Rocket’ Richard, would play 20 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens from 1955 to 1975.  The … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay leads Cooperstown Class of 2019

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Edward Brain

The Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown) has announced it Class of 2019 inductees. Those elected to the Hall of Fame are:

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2018 MLB All Star Game Teams Announced

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Edward Brain

Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced the teams for the 2018 All-Star Game. This year’s midsummer classic takes place at Nationals Park and is hosted by the Washington Nationals. This is the first time that the Nationals have held the … Continue reading →

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Gordie Howe passes away at 88

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Edward Brain

Legendary hockey player Gordie Howe has passed away at the age of 88. Mr. Howe was born in Floral Saskatchewan on March 31st, 1928. Mr. Howe spent 32 years playing hockey, earning the nickname ‘Mr. Hockey.’  He played 26 seasons … Continue reading →

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David Price Debuts for the Blue Jays

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Edward Brain

August 3rd, 2o15 will be remembered in Toronto as David Price made his first ever Blue Jays start.  Price started his first game since being traded from Detroit to Toronto on July 30th.  In nine previous starts in Rogers Centre/SkyDome, … Continue reading →

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CFL 2014 All-Star Team Announced

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced its selection of All-Stars for the 2014 season. The All Star team consists of:

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Toronto Blue Jays at the All-Star Break

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

With the All-Star game tonight in Minnesota, let’s look at the Toronto Blue Jays so far this season. The Blue Jays have played 96 games so far this season and have a record of 49-47, good for second place in … Continue reading →

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Maple Leaf Gardens

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, Maple Leaf Gardens (‘the Gardens’) turns 82 years old.  It opened November 12th, 1931 as the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs ice hockey team.  The Maple Leafs would go on to win the Stanley Cup in their first … Continue reading →

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Carlos Delgado Honoured by the Blue Jays

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Edward Brain

Yesterday, the Blue Jays officially added Carlos Delgado’s name to the ‘Level of Excellence’ at the Rogers Centre (neé SkyDome) prior to a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Delgado, the holder of several Blue Jays records, played for … Continue reading →

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