1987 Toronto Blue Jays

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Record: 96-66, Finished 2nd in AL Eastern Division (1987 AL)

Managed by Jimy Williams

Coaches: Cito Gaston, John McLaren, Billy Smith, John Sullivan and Al Widmar

Ballpark: Exhibition Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1987 Toronto Blue Jays were one of the many outstanding Blue Jay teams that took the field from 1985 through 1993, but they just missed out on making the playoffs, finishing behind the Detroit Tigers after a dramatic final week-end face-off between the two teams. Led by George Bell at the plate and Jimmy Key and Dave Stieb on the mound, the Blue Jays had power, speed, fine pitching, and a plethora of young talent.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: George Bell, Tony Fernandez and Tom Henke
• AL MVP: George Bell
• AL Gold Glove: Jesse Barfield (OF) and Tony Fernandez (SS)
• AL Silver Slugger Award: George Bell (OF)
• Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Jeff Musselman (LhP)

Related Sites

• Account of game in which Blue Jays hit 10 homers