The Toronto Blue Jays announce statue of legend going up at the Rogers Centre
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Victor William
Feb 2, 2026 (11:13)
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Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
After years of waiting, the Blue Jays are finally giving Joe Carter the immortalization he deserves with a statue at the Rogers Centre.
It has been over 30 years.
We have replayed the clip a million times.
"Touch 'em all, Joe!"
That moment defined a generation of Canadian baseball fans, yet for decades, the only statue outside our stadium was of a telecom executive.
No disrespect to Ted Rogers, but when I walk up to the dome, I want to see the man who made the ground shake.
The announcement that the Blue Jays are commemorating the back-to-back World Series wins with a permanent tribute is a massive win for the culture of this franchise.
Joe Carter (Acquired via trade, 1990) didn't just hit a home run; he hit the home run.
A three-run, walk-off shot in the bottom of the 9th to win the 1993 World Series.
Only two players in the history of the sport have ended a World Series with a walk-off homer.
Two. In over 100 years.
To not have that moment cast in bronze was bordering on criminal negligence.
Now, we finally get to see "The Jump" frozen in time forever.
A moment. Immortalized.
COMING SOON: A statue to commemorate our back-to-back champs
COMING SOON: A statue to commemorate our back-to-back champs
Honoring the past fuels the future
This statue isn't just about nostalgia; it is about setting a standard.
When Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette walk into the stadium, they need to see what "legendary" looks like.
They need to see that in this city, if you win, you live forever.
For years, fans have debated who should get the first statue—Stieb? Halladay? Alomar?
But you can't argue with the emotional impact of Carter's blast.
It represents the peak of the franchise.
It was the moment the Blue Jays went from "good team" to "dynasty."
Seeing the organization finally embrace its history this loudly is a great sign.
It tells me they understand that baseball is about moments, not just metrics.
And frankly, it gives us a much better meeting spot than "Gate 5."
"Meet me at Joe."
It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
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