Did you hear what the Jays just did for Buck Martinez?
Okay but real talk—you know how we love our legends, especially when they’ve been with us through thick and thin, through the Skydome years and Rogers Centre rebrands, through the heartbreak and that glorious 2019 win. Well, the Toronto Blue Jays just announced they’re starting a whole new Hall of Excellence, and you know who’s the very first inductee? Our main man, Buck Martinez! Fam, they’re setting up a whole display with memorabilia celebrating him, and honestly, it’s about time. Buck’s been the voice of summer for so many of us, calling games from the booth, his insights making us feel like we’re right there, even when we’re stuck on the 401 trying to get home. This isn't just about baseball; it's about acknowledging the people who make this city’s sports culture what it is, the ones who make it feel like home.
It just hits different, you know? Like, it’s not just a fancy plaque downtown near the CN Tower. It’s a nod to all those nights we spent yelling at the TV, or packed into a pub on Danforth, or even just listening on the radio while stuck in traffic on Eglinton, with Buck’s voice guiding us through every pitch. He’s part of the fabric, dude. It’s what makes Toronto, Toronto. Real talk, this is Toronto — stay up.
You know Keith and the squad are gonna be all over this one — catch 'em live at mornings.live!