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Canadian-born Dave McKay was one of Jays' most solid players last season and heads into this year's campaign as the only player in the opening line-up(...)
Canadian-born Dave McKay was one of Jays' most solid players last season and heads into this year's campaign as the only player in the opening line-up(...)

Canadian-born Dave McKay was one of Jays' most solid players last season and heads into this year's campaign as the only player in the opening line-up(...)

Date4/1/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canadian-born Dave McKay was one of Jays' most solid players last season and heads into this year's campaign as the only player in the opening line-up in each of the Toronto's three major league seasons. From Vancouver, he's 29, and appeared in 145 games last season. McKay teamed with shortstop Luis Gomez to form one of the stronger double play combinations in the league. McKay led the team with six triples. He averaged 417 during club record 16-game batting streak.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0067087F
Mann takes aim. Argo football player Dave Mann lines up a shot during opening of posh Embassy Billiards Lounge on Bloor St., W. last night. Too bad it(...)
Mann takes aim. Argo football player Dave Mann lines up a shot during opening of posh Embassy Billiards Lounge on Bloor St., W. last night. Too bad it(...)
2/20/1965
Dave McKay, who has been wielding a hot bat this season, hit a two-run double for the Blue Jays in their 8-6 win over Kansas City
Dave McKay, who has been wielding a hot bat this season, hit a two-run double for the Blue Jays in their 8-6 win over Kansas City
4/14/1979
9. Rick Cerone, Catcher, 5-11, 184-24, Considered one of the best young players at his position in the Majors, Rick Cerone will be Jays' No.1 catcher (...)
9. Rick Cerone, Catcher, 5-11, 184-24, Considered one of the best young players at his position in the Majors, Rick Cerone will be Jays' No.1 catcher (...)
3/2/1979
Cliff Johnson: Blue Jays give up three young players to obtain him from Texas Rangers
Cliff Johnson: Blue Jays give up three young players to obtain him from Texas Rangers
9/11/1984
Big man for Jays: 6-foot 6-inch pitcher Colin McLaughlin, 20, is blue Jays' first choice in the draft of college and high school players
Big man for Jays: 6-foot 6-inch pitcher Colin McLaughlin, 20, is blue Jays' first choice in the draft of college and high school players
1/8/1980
Players from Winston Churchill and Midland use their heads in Scarborough high school final
Players from Winston Churchill and Midland use their heads in Scarborough high school final
5/24/1979
Last lap: Player's Ltd. or GM Motorsport series for Camaros and Firebirds ends next month after seven seasons. Its demise leaves a huge hole, said one racer
Last lap: Player's Ltd. or GM Motorsport series for Camaros and Firebirds ends next month after seven seasons. Its demise leaves a huge hole, said one racer
5/20/1991
Is Blue Jay team physician Dr. Ron Taylor extra-billing any of the injured players? Vince Borg, executive assistant to Premier Dave Peterson, intends to get to the bottom of this rumor. [Incomplete]
Is Blue Jay team physician Dr. Ron Taylor extra-billing any of the injured players? Vince Borg, executive assistant to Premier Dave Peterson, intends to get to the bottom of this rumor. [Incomplete]
4/10/1986
Mattick: Jays' manager has relaxed rules and the players are pleased
Mattick: Jays' manager has relaxed rules and the players are pleased
10/20/1979
Pat Gillick: Jays' GM having a tough time signing his players
Pat Gillick: Jays' GM having a tough time signing his players
6/1/1989
Watching the young 'uns: Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Bobby Mattick has been working with the younger players at the American League team's training camp in Florida
Watching the young 'uns: Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Bobby Mattick has been working with the younger players at the American League team's training camp in Florida
3/7/1984
A Veteran at work: First base coach Harry Warner, above, unlike youthful Blue Jay players, has refined art of chewing tobacco over many seasons
A Veteran at work: First base coach Harry Warner, above, unlike youthful Blue Jay players, has refined art of chewing tobacco over many seasons
3/17/1978