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It isn't easy: Throws from second base to first sometimes look easy to the spectators but the strain on the face and neck of the Jays' shortstop Tony Fernandez yesterday proves this isn't so
It isn't easy: Throws from second base to first sometimes look easy to the spectators but the strain on the face and neck of the Jays' shortstop Tony Fernandez yesterday proves this isn't so

It isn't easy: Throws from second base to first sometimes look easy to the spectators but the strain on the face and neck of the Jays' shortstop Tony Fernandez yesterday proves this isn't so

Date6/15/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: It isn't easy: Throws from second base to first sometimes look easy to the spectators but the strain on the face and neck of the Jays' shortstop Tony Fernandez yesterday proves this isn't so.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0046797F
His skills honed in his native Dominican Republic, Toronto Blue Jay shortstop Tony Fernandez leaps high to get off a throw to first base. He hails fro(...)
His skills honed in his native Dominican Republic, Toronto Blue Jay shortstop Tony Fernandez leaps high to get off a throw to first base. He hails fro(...)
9/11/1983
Got him! Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez shouts at the second base umpire, claiming that he tagged out New York's Bobby Meacham on a pick-off play in la(...)
Got him! Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez shouts at the second base umpire, claiming that he tagged out New York's Bobby Meacham on a pick-off play in la(...)
9/13/1985
Back in town: Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez arrived in Toronto yesterday for the first time since he was hit by a pitch while playing the Rangers nine days ago in Texas
Back in town: Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez arrived in Toronto yesterday for the first time since he was hit by a pitch while playing the Rangers nine days ago in Texas
4/15/1989
Beginning and the end: Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez grimaces after a pitch hit him in the posterior in the first inning of last night's game against Cleverland
Beginning and the end: Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez grimaces after a pitch hit him in the posterior in the first inning of last night's game against Cleverland
4/24/1990
On the move: Shortstop Tony Fernandez, left, and first baseman Fred McGriff are San Diego-bound after the Blue Jays' big deal yesterday
On the move: Shortstop Tony Fernandez, left, and first baseman Fred McGriff are San Diego-bound after the Blue Jays' big deal yesterday
5/12/1988
Thumbs up for Tony: Tony Fernandez, the gifted shortstop who is waiting in the wings for the Jays, shows his left hand after removal of cast that was protecting a break
Thumbs up for Tony: Tony Fernandez, the gifted shortstop who is waiting in the wings for the Jays, shows his left hand after removal of cast that was protecting a break
2/20/1984
Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez poses at his home in the Dominican Republic with sons (left to right) Joel, 4 1/2, Abraham, seven months, and Jonat(...)
Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez poses at his home in the Dominican Republic with sons (left to right) Joel, 4 1/2, Abraham, seven months, and Jonat(...)
2/10/1989
Yikes! Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez made sure he was out of th eway when an untrussed chicken suddenly appeared
Yikes! Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez made sure he was out of th eway when an untrussed chicken suddenly appeared
6/23/1990
Happy birthday, Tony: Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernande, who will be 25 Thursday, could become the first Blue Jay to compile an average of 300 or better for 1,000 at-bats
Happy birthday, Tony: Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernande, who will be 25 Thursday, could become the first Blue Jay to compile an average of 300 or better for 1,000 at-bats
3/5/1986
Welecome back, Tony: In his first at bat since his cheekbone was fractured on April 7, Jays' Tony Fernandez delivered a double in the first inning against the A's last night
Welecome back, Tony: In his first at bat since his cheekbone was fractured on April 7, Jays' Tony Fernandez delivered a double in the first inning against the A's last night
5/2/1989
New prospect: Former major leaguer Pat Gillick, now Jays' vice-president of operations, throws a little batting practice for some fun
New prospect: Former major leaguer Pat Gillick, now Jays' vice-president of operations, throws a little batting practice for some fun
8/3/1981
What do you mean I'm out? Jays' Alfredo Griffin looks disbelievingly as ump Mike Reilly after he was called out at second base. Brewers' Jim Gantner t(...)
What do you mean I'm out? Jays' Alfredo Griffin looks disbelievingly as ump Mike Reilly after he was called out at second base. Brewers' Jim Gantner t(...)
8/11/1983