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Blue Jays to Unveil Joe Carter Statue at Rogers Centre on July 18

Carter becomes the franchise's first player memorialized with a statue outside the ballpark.

Former Toronto Blue Jays player Joe Carter throws out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of first inning Game 2 World Series playoff MLB baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Overview

  • The bronze monument will stand between Gates 5 and 6 and depict Carter’s 1993 World Series walk-off.
  • The unveiling includes a pregame ceremony featuring Blue Jays alumni to honor the 1992 and 1993 championship teams.
  • The plans headline the club’s 50th‑season celebrations, which spotlight legacy projects and alumni events.
  • The team announced the tribute in a video showing Mark Shapiro and Paul Beeston surprising Carter with the news.
  • The first 15,000 fans on July 18 will receive replica 1992 and 1993 World Series rings, with a replica statue giveaway set for August 10.