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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

Al Oliver, his home run in 10th inning carries Jays to much-needed victory

Date7/23/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Al Oliver, his home run in 10th inning carries Jays to much-needed victory.
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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
Extra-Inning hero: Nelson Liriano gets a hero's welcome from Glenallen Hill, left, and Mookie Wilson after his double in the 13th gave the Jays and improbable 6-5 victory and kept the Orioles two lengths back in AL East race
Extra-Inning hero: Nelson Liriano gets a hero's welcome from Glenallen Hill, left, and Mookie Wilson after his double in the 13th gave the Jays and improbable 6-5 victory and kept the Orioles two lengths back in AL East race
9/20/1989
High-fives all around: Jays' designated hitter Cecil Fielder (23) accepts some well-deserved praise from his teammates after crushing a game-winning tater yesterday in the 10th inning
High-fives all around: Jays' designated hitter Cecil Fielder (23) accepts some well-deserved praise from his teammates after crushing a game-winning tater yesterday in the 10th inning
9/4/1987
Going, going . . . Roberto Alomar watches his home run off Detroit's Bill Guilickson clear the fence in the first inning. Jays led 6-1 after two innings, but the Tigers battled back
Going, going . . . Roberto Alomar watches his home run off Detroit's Bill Guilickson clear the fence in the first inning. Jays led 6-1 after two innings, but the Tigers battled back
10/2/1992
High-five parade: Minnesota Twins congratulate each other after closer Rick Aguilera set down the Jays in order in the 10th inning to preserve a 3-2 win
High-five parade: Minnesota Twins congratulate each other after closer Rick Aguilera set down the Jays in order in the 10th inning to preserve a 3-2 win
10/11/1991
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
He scores! Jays' Lloyd Moseby (centre) yells encouragement as Danny Ainge heads for home plate to score a run yesterday in the sixth inning of the Jay(...)
He scores! Jays' Lloyd Moseby (centre) yells encouragement as Danny Ainge heads for home plate to score a run yesterday in the sixth inning of the Jay(...)
8/16/1981
Sweet moment: Candy Maldonado trots home to a reception by Pat Borders after hitting a home run in the fourth inning to give the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead last night
Sweet moment: Candy Maldonado trots home to a reception by Pat Borders after hitting a home run in the fourth inning to give the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead last night
10/25/1992
Some insurance: Roberto Alomar is congratulated in the dugout after his sacrifice fly drove in the Blue Jays' fifth run in the fourth inning
Some insurance: Roberto Alomar is congratulated in the dugout after his sacrifice fly drove in the Blue Jays' fifth run in the fourth inning
9/29/1992
Fine form: Jays lefthander Jimmy Key was at his baffling best last night, tossing 8 2/3 innings of eight-hit, one-run ball before giving way to reliever Bill Caudill, who got pinch-hitter Donnie Hill on a harmless fly ball to end the game
Fine form: Jays lefthander Jimmy Key was at his baffling best last night, tossing 8 2/3 innings of eight-hit, one-run ball before giving way to reliever Bill Caudill, who got pinch-hitter Donnie Hill on a harmless fly ball to end the game
7/19/1985
Oomph!: Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays makes Boston's Marty Barrett pay a price for this out at second last night as the Blue Jay catcher's momentum carries him full force into Barrett's mid-section
Oomph!: Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays makes Boston's Marty Barrett pay a price for this out at second last night as the Blue Jay catcher's momentum carries him full force into Barrett's mid-section
9/19/1988
Hero's welcome: Mookie Wilson receives congratulations from Blue Jay teammates Kelly Gruber and Rob Ducey following his game-winning hit in the 10th inning yesterday
Hero's welcome: Mookie Wilson receives congratulations from Blue Jay teammates Kelly Gruber and Rob Ducey following his game-winning hit in the 10th inning yesterday
9/23/1990