TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have retired the No. 12 of second baseman Roberto Alomar.
The newly inducted Hall of Famer is a 12-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner. He is the first Blue Jays player to have his number retired in the club’s 35-year history.
Alomar spent only five seasons in Toronto, but those were the team’s glory years. The Blue Jays won the World Series in 1992 and 1993, with Alomar making dazzling plays at second base.
Alomar addressed the crowd before Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers. As his number was unfurled on a blue banner high above the field at Rogers Centre a fan yelled: “I love you Robbie!” Without missing a beat, Alomar said: “I love you, too! I love all you guys!”
