Blue Jays remember Roy Halladay with incredible rundown of career highlights on social media (VIDEOS)
#CelebrateDoc.
That’s what the Toronto Blue Jays are doing, posting incredible videos and pictures of Roy Halladay’s remarkable career to Twitter all day today.
It all comes on the same day as Halladay’s celebration of life ceremony, which will take place at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. The Blue Jays legend was tragically killed in a plane crash last week.
The ceremony, which is open to the public, will be televised on Sportsnet and streamed online via the Blue Jays’ Facebook page beginning at 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.
Preparations underway here at Spectrum Field for Roy Halladay’s Celebration of Life #BlueJays #Phillies .Coverage begins 3p ET #Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/z71BwIL9Bo
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) November 14, 2017
Halladay was undoubtedly one of the best pitchers of his generation, and one of the all-time greatest Blue Jays. A first round draft pick by the team in 1995, he entered Major League Baseball in style by striking out the first batter he ever faced in 1998.
In his second start, he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning.
His last home game for the Jays was a complete game shutout of the Seattle Mariners.
The Blue Jays remembered these moments, and more, in an incredible tribute on social media on Tuesday. Take a look:
Today, we celebrate the life of a loving family man, franchise icon, and community ambassador.
Today, we celebrate Roy Halladay. #CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/FPXTD7Eo4n
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
June 1st, 1995: Toronto selects Halladay in the 1st-round of the MLB Draft, the start of 15 seasons in the Blue Jays organization.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/ITUbLWZr3t
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
September 20th, 1998: Halladay makes his MLB debut against the Rays, striking out his 1st batter and pitching 5 innings in a Blue Jays win.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/LKJNFZysDd
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
September 27th, 1998: In only his 2nd MLB start, Halladay took a no-hitter into the 9th. He would earn the 1st of his 67 complete games.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/MDE1nEN15n
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
April 13, 2003: Alongside his wife, Brandy, the Halladay family opens Doc's Box, hosting children from SickKids Hospital and their families at every Sunday home game.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/Eejy2YJcxC
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
September 27th, 2003: In typical Halladay fashion, Doc pitches a complete game to earn his career-high 22nd win. He would finish the year as the Cy Young Award winner.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/wn8g7rh4w9
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
May 31st, 2007: Halladay outduels Mark Buehrle in an astonishing 1 hour and 50 minutes. They would meet again in 2014 as Doc tossed the Ceremonial First Pitch at our Home Opener.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/pfQ63x4S75
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
May 12th, 2009: Facing close friend and former teammate, A.J. Burnett, Doc dominates on the mound with a five-hit complete game.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/yRBppee52T
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
July 17th, 2009: A difference maker in the community, Halladay mentored @JaysCare Rookie Leaguers at Rogers Centre.
Doc's impact was always felt on and off the field.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/3GWYdRkTDi
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
September 25th, 2009: Doc trademarks his final home game in Toronto with a complete game shutout, receiving a standing ovation & saluting Blue Jays fans.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/4ILlI9xlYg
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
July 2nd, 2011: Doc receives a hero's welcome in his return home. #CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/PLIfQvSprd
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
"The organization was great to me, the fans were great to me. It's something I'll never forget." pic.twitter.com/cUWpKFDEyd
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
December 9th, 2013: Halladay signed a one-day contract and retired a member of the Blue Jays.
Thank you, Doc.#CelebrateDoc pic.twitter.com/ri0cK26rzk
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 14, 2017
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