The Toronto Blue Jays are about to begin their 50th season, a milestone that has fans across Canada reflecting on the earliest days of baseball in Toronto.

The anniversary season comes after one of the most memorable years in recent team history.

Last fall, the Blue Jays came within a win of a championship before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series — a dramatic run that reignited enthusiasm for the club across the country.

Now, as the team prepares to open its 2026 home schedule on March 27 at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays say they will hold a special on-field ceremony before the game to honour the club’s 2025 American League championship.

Throughout the season, players will also wear a commemorative 50th-season retro patch on their uniforms.

From expansion, to one of Canada’s favourite teams

When the Blue Jays debuted in 1977, they took on the Chicago White Sox on a snowy, yet brisk, April afternoon at Exhibition Stadium.

For many fans, those early seasons came with a sense of novelty — a brand-new team representing Canada in a league dominated heavily by United States.

In previous coverage, CTV News has highlighted fans across the country who reflected on earlier times of heartbreak, celebration and nostalgic memories of what this club has meant to them.

Some remember watching early broadcasts at home, listening on the radio, or collecting memorabilia that has now become part of family history.

Nearly five decades later, those early experiences have turned into lifelong fandom — passed down through generations of Blue Jays supporters all over Canada.

We want to hear from you

As the Blue Jays mark their 50th season, we want to hear from fans who remember the team’s earliest days.

Tell us about your memories, including:

Where were you when the Blue Jays first started playing in 1977?Did you attend games at Exhibition Stadium in the early years?What do you remember most about those first seasons?Do you still have memorabilia from the early days — ticket stubs, jerseys or hats?Who introduced you to the Blue Jays?Do you remember your first game or favourite early player? How has your connection to the team changed over the years?

Share your story by emailing us at torontonews@bellmedia.ca with your name, general location, and phone number in case we want to follow up. Your comments may be used in a future story.

Photos — especially of vintage memorabilia or early Blue Jays moments — are also welcome.