Before the Blue Jays

Name: Before the Blue Jays
Brand: DunDurn Press
Price: 42.75 AUD
Availability: PreOrder

Professional Baseball in Toronto 18851976

By: Harvey Sahker

Write A Review

Paperback | 24 February 2026

At a Glance

Paperback
312 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
22.8 x 15.2 x 2.5

Paperback

RRP $42.99

$42.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $10.69 with

or

Available: 24th February 2026

Preorder. Will ship when available.

Step up to the plate and discover the fascinating history of professional baseball in Toronto.

From the first Major League Baseball game in 1932 to the thrilling feats of Toronto sluggers like Vince Barton, who hit five home runs in a single professional game, Toronto has always been a hub for baseball excellence. Before the Blue Jays covers these events and more, previously lost to the sands of time.

Did you know that Babe Ruth, who hit his only minor league home run at Hanlan''s Point, homered at least four times in Toronto as a member of the New York Yankees? Or that in 1914 Toronto was home to not one but two professional baseball teams? The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Beavers vied for fans'' attention, making for a thrilling season. Fast forward to 1943, when Toronto''s own All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player, Gladys Davis, made history as the league''s first batting champion.

In this captivating journey through Toronto''s baseball past, you''ll dive into the stories of trailblazers and learn about Toronto's professional baseball scene and numerous venues before the city's major league team first took flight in 1977.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.