Blue Jays’ Former Backstop, ALCS Hero, Dies

BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays’ Former Backstop, ALCS Hero, DiesByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 11:24am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 30: A batting helmet with the Toronto Blue Jays logo seen during the eighth inning at Target Field on April 30, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Blue Jays 7-1. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays have embraced the talents of homegrown superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr., recently signing him to a $500 million extension after he worked his way through their minor league system and emerged as a perennial All-Star.But the team has also brought in seasoned veterans nearing the end of their careers several times throughout franchise history, with future Hall of Famers Max Scherzer, Frank Thomas and Dave Winfield serving as recent examples.And last week, the Blue Jays got word that one former standout player who ended his career with a stint in Toronto died.ForbesPhillies’ Homegrown Slugger Offers 5-Word Response On Ending Career With ReunionBy Peter ChawagaToronto Blue Jays’ Former Catcher Charlie Moore Dies At 72“Charlie ‘Butch’ Moore, who played 14 seasons with the Brewers and was the starting right-fielder on the beloved 1982 ‘Harvey’s Wallbangers’ World Series team, died Saturday at the age of 72,” Rich Rovito wrote for MLB.com. “Moore also spent one season with the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2014, he was named to the All-Time Alabama Baseball Team and the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor.”Long-time Blue Jays fans will recall that Moore ended his big-league career with the Blue Jays in 1987, slashing .215/.306/.355 while starting 34 games at catcher and appearing in a handful of others in the outfield.MORE FOR YO...