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Mr. Humility, One look at his calling card, above, and it's no wonder that Al Oliver, the recently acquired Blue Jay, is considered by many as egotist(...)
Mr. Humility, One look at his calling card, above, and it's no wonder that Al Oliver, the recently acquired Blue Jay, is considered by many as egotist(...)

Mr. Humility, One look at his calling card, above, and it's no wonder that Al Oliver, the recently acquired Blue Jay, is considered by many as egotist(...)

Date7/23/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mr. Humility, One look at his calling card, above, and it's no wonder that Al Oliver, the recently acquired Blue Jay, is considered by many as egotistical. But his record speaks for itself. He has hit .300 or better in each of his past nine seasons.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0071670F
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
Putting his feet to work, Blue Jays' second baseman Dave McKay catches Al Oliver stealing during yesterday's game at Exhibition Stadium. McKay used hi(...)
Putting his feet to work, Blue Jays' second baseman Dave McKay catches Al Oliver stealing during yesterday's game at Exhibition Stadium. McKay used hi(...)
5/12/1979
O, What a guy: Blue Jays' Al Oliver cranked a home run in his second at-bat against Oakland last night, earning congratulations from Rance Mulliniks, who scored ahead of him, and Willie Upshaw
O, What a guy: Blue Jays' Al Oliver cranked a home run in his second at-bat against Oakland last night, earning congratulations from Rance Mulliniks, who scored ahead of him, and Willie Upshaw
7/18/1985
Blue Jay has clout: Blue Jay baseball player Glenallen Hill recently visited the Breathless Wonders Asthma Day Camp in North York to participate in a game with young campers
Blue Jay has clout: Blue Jay baseball player Glenallen Hill recently visited the Breathless Wonders Asthma Day Camp in North York to participate in a game with young campers
7/27/1990
Chris Grimshaw, 6, of Pickering looks like he can't believe that it's really Toronto Blue Jays' star outfielder Joe Carter autographing his baseball glove yesterday at a CIBC branch
Chris Grimshaw, 6, of Pickering looks like he can't believe that it's really Toronto Blue Jays' star outfielder Joe Carter autographing his baseball glove yesterday at a CIBC branch
9/1/1992
Al Oliver, his home run in 10th inning carries Jays to much-needed victory
Al Oliver, his home run in 10th inning carries Jays to much-needed victory
7/23/1985
There's plenty of action here. Second base umpire Ron Luciano is at his vociferous best calling out Blue Jay's sliding Gary Woods. Robin Yount, meanwh(...)
There's plenty of action here. Second base umpire Ron Luciano is at his vociferous best calling out Blue Jay's sliding Gary Woods. Robin Yount, meanwh(...)
9/7/1978
Controversy rages over whether a CNE landmark and one of its oldest restaurants should remain closed during Blue Jay games to give new stadium concessionaries more business. Gregory Dallas (above), owner of the 60-year-old Dugan's, says he's been asked to shut down an hour before each game.
Controversy rages over whether a CNE landmark and one of its oldest restaurants should remain closed during Blue Jay games to give new stadium concessionaries more business. Gregory Dallas (above), owner of the 60-year-old Dugan's, says he's been asked to shut down an hour before each game.
6/20/1977
Leafs are falling. Leafs play host to the Islanders tomorrow and may be without the services of Wendel Clark, Al Secord (above) and Todd Gill. No wonder coach John Brophy looks worried
Leafs are falling. Leafs play host to the Islanders tomorrow and may be without the services of Wendel Clark, Al Secord (above) and Todd Gill. No wonder coach John Brophy looks worried
10/26/1987
Glenn Babb: South Africa's tough-talking ambassador to Canada leaves for home April 3, calling for Ottawa to tone down its rhetoric against his country and improve its understanding
Glenn Babb: South Africa's tough-talking ambassador to Canada leaves for home April 3, calling for Ottawa to tone down its rhetoric against his country and improve its understanding
1/30/1987
You're Mine!' Blue Jay general manager Pat Gillick, right, gives his new centre fielder Devon White a friendly hug during a card and autograph show yesterday at Exhibition place
You're Mine!' Blue Jay general manager Pat Gillick, right, gives his new centre fielder Devon White a friendly hug during a card and autograph show yesterday at Exhibition place
12/16/1990
London, St. Paul's Cathedral, considered by many to be the heart and soul of London, is having its face lifted in public
London, St. Paul's Cathedral, considered by many to be the heart and soul of London, is having its face lifted in public
6/21/1977