The Toronto Blue Jays announce the tragic passing of a front office member
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Victor William
Feb 24, 2026 (11:04)
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Jonathan Dandes passing away is heartbreaking, but his incredible vision ensures the Bisons remain a premier destination for rising stars.
Saying goodbye to a towering executive who literally built the modern minor league baseball experience is incredibly tough for our tight knit community.
The 82 year old visionary dedicated over four decades of his life to making Sahlen Field the absolute gold standard for minor league player development.
When you look at the beautiful downtown stadium architecture, you immediately see his undeniable passion for the game and his deep devotion to the fans.
Reading the beautiful online tribute from the organization completely captures the immense love and respect he earned throughout the entire baseball industry.
The Bisons family is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime President/Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer, Jon Dandes.
We extend our deepest condolences to Jon's family, friends and the many, many lives throughout the WNY community and in the baseball world he touched.
We extend our deepest condolences to Jon's family, friends and the many, many lives throughout the WNY community and in the baseball world he touched.
He treated every single person who walked through those stadium turnstiles like close family, creating an energetic atmosphere that makes summer nights so magical.
Turning a minor league club into a major league caliber operation requires an incredible amount of daily grit and sheer determination behind the scenes.
He fought endlessly with local officials to ensure the Toronto Blue Jays had the absolute best Triple-A affiliate possible to groom their fast rising stars.
Jon Dandes built an unparalleled foundation for lasting baseball success
Thinking about all the unforgettable playoff games we witnessed because of his tireless hard work fills my heart with immense gratitude and fan pride.
Whenever top pitching talents like Ricky Tiedemann (Drafted Round 3, 2021 by Toronto Blue Jays) arrive in town, they get premium major league treatment.
Providing massive locker rooms and elite training amenities helps young athletes focus entirely on refining their physical mechanics and aggressive mental approach.
His recent induction into the prestigious Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame was a highly deserved and long overdue honor for a life so well lived.
He never chased the media spotlight for himself, choosing instead to quietly mentor countless young stadium employees and ambitious local community leaders.
The incredibly strong partnership between the front office up in Toronto and the dedicated staff down in Buffalo exists primarily because of his massive efforts.
Seeing consecutive generations of dynamic players graduate to the big leagues proves that his relentless commitment to creating a winning culture actually paid off.
We lost an absolute giant of the sport this weekend, but his profound and positive impact on the game will never fade away.
The next time you grab a hot dog and watch a game under those bright stadium lights, take a moment to appreciate his incredible gift.
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