Since 1989, Toronto Blue Jays fans have had the pleasure of seeing Rockin Rick Donaldson playing drums outside the stadium ahead of games.
While fans have been leaving the Rogers Centre over the last two games quite upset due to some rough losses and bad calls, thanks to people like Donaldson, they enter the stadium with a lot of joy and hope for a great game.
Rockin Rick Donaldson announces his retirement
Blue Jays fans that have been listening to Donaldson drum outside gate 5 and 6 since 1989 as they get ready for the game but it looks like that will be coming to an end this season.
According to reports, Donaldson has announced that this 2025 season will be his last year drumming outside the Rogers Centre as he has decided to put down his drum sticks and retire.
Rockin' Rick is officially retiring after this season! He has been bringing the beats outside the Rogers Centre since 1989
Rockin' Rick, you'll be missed. Your voice and hype beats made every game day feel special Enjoy your retirement! #WANTITALL #BlueJays #Toronto-
The experience surrounding the Rogers Centre will certainly not be the same starting next season without Donaldson outside the gates beating his drums for fans ahead of the game.
Since the Blue Jays year is not done just yet, fans can still enjoy Donaldson drumming a bit more if the team can find a way to win a couple games in Seattle and come back to Toronto for game 6.
After all these years of bringing joy to some many Blue Jays fans, everyone has been wishing Donaldson a well deserved retirement.POLLHave you ever seen Rockin Rick Donaldson play the drums?
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