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Showing his stuff, Newest Blue Jay John Olerud put on impressive show in the batting cage yesterday
Showing his stuff, Newest Blue Jay John Olerud put on impressive show in the batting cage yesterday

Showing his stuff, Newest Blue Jay John Olerud put on impressive show in the batting cage yesterday

Date8/28/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Showing his stuff, Newest Blue Jay John Olerud put on impressive show in the batting cage yesterday.
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Olerud on skates, Blue Jay first baseman John Olerud takes a break from his skating exploits at Nathan Phillips Square to sign autographs
Olerud on skates, Blue Jay first baseman John Olerud takes a break from his skating exploits at Nathan Phillips Square to sign autographs
12/12/1991
Blue Jays' third baseman Kelly Gruber gives his 1-year-old son, Kody, a few hints on batting yesterday at the SkyDome, during a pre-game event for the(...)
Blue Jays' third baseman Kelly Gruber gives his 1-year-old son, Kody, a few hints on batting yesterday at the SkyDome, during a pre-game event for the(...)
8/6/1991
Hats off: Speedy Blue Jay baserunner Devon White loses his batting helmet as he slides into third base under a leaping Mike Pagliarulo
Hats off: Speedy Blue Jay baserunner Devon White loses his batting helmet as he slides into third base under a leaping Mike Pagliarulo
10/12/1991
Making contact, Blue Jays first baseman John Olerud had some good cuts last night, driving in four runs - a career high - with a homer, double and triple
Making contact, Blue Jays first baseman John Olerud had some good cuts last night, driving in four runs - a career high - with a homer, double and triple
6/14/1991
Celebrity reader, Blue Jay designated hitter John Olerud reads Heather Hits Her First Home Run to an admiring trio, from left, Jason Peterkin, 9, Wyat(...)
Celebrity reader, Blue Jay designated hitter John Olerud reads Heather Hits Her First Home Run to an admiring trio, from left, Jason Peterkin, 9, Wyat(...)
6/8/1990
Impressive performance: Louis Leal, the Blue Jays' righthander from Venezuela, threw three strong innings in Jays' 3-2 loss to Houston Astros yesterday
Impressive performance: Louis Leal, the Blue Jays' righthander from Venezuela, threw three strong innings in Jays' 3-2 loss to Houston Astros yesterday
3/12/1981
Happy 13th, Kelly Gruber welcomes home John Olerud after the Jay rookie hit his 13th homer of the season in third inning
Happy 13th, Kelly Gruber welcomes home John Olerud after the Jay rookie hit his 13th homer of the season in third inning
8/7/1990
Big blow, Jays' John Olerud is met by Dave Winfield after his homer
Big blow, Jays' John Olerud is met by Dave Winfield after his homer
5/12/1992
Artist at work: Blue Jays' clubhouse attendant Jeff Ross applies the finishing touches to the Jays' batting helmets prior to today's opening of spring training in Dunedin, Fla
Artist at work: Blue Jays' clubhouse attendant Jeff Ross applies the finishing touches to the Jays' batting helmets prior to today's opening of spring training in Dunedin, Fla
2/27/1980
Left field has to be easier. Jays' John Olerud obviously would be more at home in the outfield than on City Hall skating rink during yesterday's Sport(...)
Left field has to be easier. Jays' John Olerud obviously would be more at home in the outfield than on City Hall skating rink during yesterday's Sport(...)
12/4/1990
Welcome aboard: Joho Olerud (left) welcomes Candy Maldonado to the Blue Jays while Pat Tabler (right) seems to be asking Kelly Gruber who the new guy is
Welcome aboard: Joho Olerud (left) welcomes Candy Maldonado to the Blue Jays while Pat Tabler (right) seems to be asking Kelly Gruber who the new guy is
8/10/1991
Newest Blue Jay: Gary Lavelle, a left-handed, born-again relief pitcher recently acquired from San Francisco, gets some tips at a media lunch yesterday from jays pitching coach Al Widmar
Newest Blue Jay: Gary Lavelle, a left-handed, born-again relief pitcher recently acquired from San Francisco, gets some tips at a media lunch yesterday from jays pitching coach Al Widmar
1/30/1985