Gregor Chisholm, who was a young boy in Saint John during the Toronto Blue Jays’ 1992 World Series victory, credits that moment for shaping his career path. Now a sports columnist for the Toronto Star, Chisholm recently covered the Blue Jays’ remarkable playoff journey and heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Reflecting on his childhood fandom, Chisholm expressed how the success of the Blue Jays in the early ’90s fueled his passion for baseball and influenced his decision to pursue sports journalism.
The Blue Jays clinched another World Series title in 1993 with Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off home run in Game 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies, a moment Chisholm describes as unparalleled in baseball history. The impact of those championship teams extended beyond the field, inspiring a new generation of fans and Canadian baseball stars like Justin Morneau and Joey Votto.
Chisholm highlighted the surge of interest in baseball in Canada following the success of the Blue Jays in the ’90s, with a notable increase in talented Canadian players emerging in the years that followed. He also commended the recent Blue Jays team, despite falling short of a World Series win, for reigniting the country’s passion for baseball, evident in record-breaking television ratings and strong fan engagement.
Noteworthy was the camaraderie and chemistry within the 2025 Blue Jays team, a factor that Chisholm emphasized as a key ingredient for their success. Unlike the previous championship-winning teams, the 2025 Blue Jays faced defeat in the World Series, leaving players and fans disheartened. However, Chisholm remains optimistic about the team’s future prospects and believes that their resilience will pave the way for future triumphs, potentially erasing the disappointment of the recent loss.
Looking ahead, Chisholm anticipates that the Blue Jays have the opportunity to redeem themselves and secure a championship in the near future, turning the “what-ifs” of past defeats into stepping stones towards greater success.