Retired Numbers

Roy Halladay - #32

Eight-time All-Star Roy Halladay had his number raised to the rafters in a pregame Opening Day ceremony on March 29, 2018.

Doc’s wife, Brandy, and two sons, Braden and Ryan, took the field with former Blue Jays players, Pat Hentgen, Chris Carpenter, Paul Quantrill, Scott Rolen, Jose Cruz Jr., Jason Fraser, Paul Spoljaric and Cito Gaston for the ceremony.

Halladay, who passed away in a plane crash on November 7, 2017, had his number 32 displayed as a commemorative patch on the left sleeve of all Blue Jays uniforms throughout the 2018 season

”Through Roy’s values, pride, work ethic, and perseverance, he epitomized what it means to be a Blue Jay. And 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.”

Mark Shapiro
President & CEO,
Toronto Blue Jays

Jackie Robinson - #42

  • In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American man to play in the Major Leagues in the twentieth century.
  • Number retired throughout baseball in 1997.
  • Played for Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-56.
  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
  • From his Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque: "Leading NL batter in 1949. Holds fielding mark for second baseman playing in 150 or more games with .992. Led NL in stolen bases in 1947 and 1949. Most Valuable Player in 1949. Lifetime batting average .311. Joint record holder for most double plays by second baseman, 137 in 1951. Led second baseman in double plays 1949-50-51-52."
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