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Littlest blue Jay
Littlest blue Jay

Littlest blue Jay

Date3/1/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Littlest blue Jay: Fourteen-month-old Joshua Barfield gets the feel of a baseball from his father, Jay slugger Jesse Barfield. Barfield Sr. is a big cog in the Blue Jay machine this year, with expectations of 30-plus home runs and more consistency at the plate.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0030736F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Advice pays off. Toronto Blue Jays' bating instructor Bobby Doerr (left) had timely tips for outfielder Alvis Woods before Jays took field against Chi(...)
Advice pays off. Toronto Blue Jays' bating instructor Bobby Doerr (left) had timely tips for outfielder Alvis Woods before Jays took field against Chi(...)
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Welcome abroad, Mr. Cone: Blue Jay Rance Mulliniks, centre, shakes the hand of new pitching addition David Cone yesterday in the dugout. Cone makes his debut as a Jay starter today against Brewers
Welcome abroad, Mr. Cone: Blue Jay Rance Mulliniks, centre, shakes the hand of new pitching addition David Cone yesterday in the dugout. Cone makes his debut as a Jay starter today against Brewers
8/29/1992
Dad makes a one-hander! Blue Jays' outfielder Jesse Barfield gave more than the fans a lift yesterday
Dad makes a one-hander! Blue Jays' outfielder Jesse Barfield gave more than the fans a lift yesterday
6/19/1983
Jesse Barfield: Blue Jays outfielder could become a free agent in 1987
Jesse Barfield: Blue Jays outfielder could become a free agent in 1987
6/19/1985
Blue Jays score -- in fashion show
Blue Jays score -- in fashion show
8/14/1987
Unlike previous Blue Jay spring camps, this one was much more relaxed, as demonstrated by right fielder Jesse Barfield below left, who turns the tables on news photographers
Unlike previous Blue Jay spring camps, this one was much more relaxed, as demonstrated by right fielder Jesse Barfield below left, who turns the tables on news photographers
3/1/1989
No token Canadian. Rob Ducey, Toronto-born and Cambridge-raised, played his way on to the 1989 Blue Jays this spring strictly on talent. Doing the lit(...)
No token Canadian. Rob Ducey, Toronto-born and Cambridge-raised, played his way on to the 1989 Blue Jays this spring strictly on talent. Doing the lit(...)
2/27/1989
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It's a kid's game: Toronto's young people took to the Blue Jays and veteran catcher Ernie Whitt warmed to them mightily despite the fact he had to wear a toque in the early warmups
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Good stuff: Ron Darling checked the sluggish Blue Jays on two hits
Good stuff: Ron Darling checked the sluggish Blue Jays on two hits
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The agony: Blue Jay catcher Pat Borders wonders why he ever chose this line of work after getting hit in a tender spot by a foul tip yesterday against Minnesota
The agony: Blue Jay catcher Pat Borders wonders why he ever chose this line of work after getting hit in a tender spot by a foul tip yesterday against Minnesota
9/29/1991
Pat Borders follows through as he belts a one-out, bases-empty home run in the bottom of the ninth lnning yesterday, helping the Blue Jays to a 4-3 co(...)
Pat Borders follows through as he belts a one-out, bases-empty home run in the bottom of the ninth lnning yesterday, helping the Blue Jays to a 4-3 co(...)
4/10/1992
Borders signs: Catcher and World Series hero Pat Borders signs autographs for young fans after Blue Jays arrived in Hamilton last night
Borders signs: Catcher and World Series hero Pat Borders signs autographs for young fans after Blue Jays arrived in Hamilton last night
3/18/1993