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Joe Carter Statue Unveiled at Rogers Centre | Toronto Blue Jays News
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The Blue Jays just unveiled their first-ever player statue, a towering 15-foot tribute to Joe Carter’s legendary 1993 World Series walk-off home run — a moment that forever changed baseball history in Canada. Crafted in bronze and set on a granite base honoring both championship rosters, the statue captures Carter mid-leap with the iconic call: “Touch ‘em all, Joe!” Carter, visibly moved, shared how proud he is to stand alongside his teammates and fans, celebrating a legacy that still unites generations. The unveiling was a nostalgic reunion, complete with Carter throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. presenting him with a custom jacket. This statue is part of a broader 50th-anniversary celebration, with more historical tributes and a Hall of Excellence on the horizon — all designed to honor the past while connecting with fans for decades to come.
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