Here’s how Toronto looked in 1993 when the Blue Jays last went to the World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading back to the World Series for the first time in over three decades — and the world, the city, and even the way people watch sports has drastically changed since then.

The Jays are hosting the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre Friday, marking the first time the team has played in the World Series since the 1990s, when they won it all versus the Atlanta Braves in 1992, and the Philadelphia Phillies in 1993. 

Many fans of the team — and even current players like Trey Yesavage, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Shane Bieber — weren’t even alive when Toronto last made it to the Fall Classic.

So for the uninitiated, here’s how Toronto looked and celebrated when the Jays last played on baseball’s biggest stage.

The Jays were riding high back in the early 1990s, especially after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series. 

The decisive home run by Joe Carter in that game, with legendary radio announcer Tom Cheek exclaiming, "Touch 'em all, Joe," became one of the most iconic moments in Canadian sports history. 

George Springer’s massive blast to win Game 7 of the American League Championship Series gave fans a similarly huge moment in 2025 — and with hopefully more to come in this series with the Dodgers.

Though the Jays found success that season, sadly the same couldn’t be said for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who were bounced from the playoffs in 1993 by Wayne Gretzky’s Los Angeles Kings.

That season was also the last time the Stanley Cup was won by a Canadian team, with the Montreal Canadiens beating the Kings in the final.

Montreal Canadiens hold parade after 1993 victory

The Toronto Argonauts finished in fourth place in the CFL's East Division with a 3-15