Paul Hodgson, a former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder, has much to celebrate during both Family Day and Black History Month. His story, shaped by his baseball career and discovery of his heritage, is a powerful example of perseverance, identity, and the importance of family. Hodgson grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in the 1960s, one […]
Paul Hodgson, a former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder, has much to celebrate during both Family Day and Black History Month. His story, shaped by his baseball career and discovery of his heritage, is a powerful example of perseverance, identity, and the importance of family. Hodgson grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in the 1960s, one […]
The Caribbean is celebrated for its exceptional athletes who have excelled across various sports, including athletics, cricket, baseball, and wrestling. While narrowing down the region’s top athletes is a challenge, here are ten whose remarkable achievements highlight the diversity and talent of the Caribbean. Usain Bolt (Jamaica, Athletics) Usain Bolt is universally regarded as the […]
The Jane and Finch community has a new place for young athletes to shine, thanks to a joint initiative by George Brown College (GBC), the Toronto Raptors, and Giants of Africa. These partners gathered on October 22 to inaugurate two brand-new basketball courts at Firgrove Park in north Toronto, marking an important step in bringing […]
In 1960, Bob Turner, a pioneering Black figure in Canadian sports, faced a dramatic shift from celebration to fear. That January, Turner, a former Negro League baseball player, was honored in Cornwall, Ontario, for his contributions to the local sports scene. Having escaped segregation in U.S. baseball, Turner was celebrated for his role in fostering […]
By Stephen Weir Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival festivities kicked off with a colourful celebration at the Blue Jays’ home game on Friday, July 26. This marked the third consecutive year that the team hosted a Caribbean-themed event at Rogers Centre. The evening began with a lively pregame ceremony featuring members of Epic Carnival Mas, who ran […]
Nearly 80 years after his passing, Josh Gibson, often dubbed the “Black Babe Ruth,” may now be recognized as “the greatest hitter in baseball history” following a significant decision by Major League Baseball (MLB) to incorporate Negro League players into its esteemed record books. For seven decades, the MLB enforced a discriminatory policy barring Black […]
Former Toronto Blue Jays star José Bautista is making a comeback, but this time it’s not on the baseball field—it’s in partnership with Mary Brown’s Chicken, heralding the return of its popular Batter’s Box menu item. Having already established a five-year sponsorship as an Official Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays and Official Chicken Restaurant […]
By Stephen Weir Attention carnival revellers who are also baseball enthusiasts, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to bring a pair of Caribbean special events to Rogers Centre with their much-anticipated 2024 Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival night at the baseball stadium. This marks the third consecutive year for the Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival, scheduled for […]
Inducts 91-year-old Nat Bates into Hall of Fame Late last year, a 20-minute documentary film was released. It is called Golden Opportunities, and it was about the Indian Head Rockets, an all-black team that was based in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, during the 1940s and 1950s. The film noted the popularity of baseball but also described […]
