The Toronto Blue Jays will retire former pitcher Roy (Doc) Halladay鈥檚 No. 32 on opening day.
Halladay, 40, into the Gulf of Mexico.
The Jays will retire Halladay鈥檚 uniform March 29 when they host the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre. He鈥檒l join Roberto Alomar (No. 12) as the only players in club history to have their jerseys retired.
鈥淭hrough Roy鈥檚 values, pride, work ethic, and perseverance, he epitomized what it means to be a Blue Jay,鈥� club president/CEO Mark Shapiro said in a statement. 鈥淎nd while his legacy is clear, it goes far beyond the number on his back or his on-field accomplishments, serving as a shining example of how to live a meaningful life and positively impact others.鈥�
The Blue Jays will also celebrate Halladay鈥檚 life and career prior to the game and a No. 32 patch will adorn the club鈥檚 uniforms throughout the 2018 season, including spring training.
Halladay spent 12 seasons with Toronto, amassing a 148-75 record in 313 games. He captured the 鈥�03 Cy Young Award after winning a club-record 22 games and made six all-star appearances as a Blue Jay.
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