The baseball world was dealt a devastating blow just over one year ago when one of the game’s all-time great pitchers passed away in a plane crash.
Roy Halladay spent the majority of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, and during his time in Canada he became adored by the whole country. His quiet demeanor and intense focus helped to endear him to fans, and his consistent success on the mound helped out as well.
On Tuesday, Halladay was given one of baseball’s highest honours by receiving a nomination for induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
As a member of the Jays for 12 seasons and the Philadelphia Phillies for four, Halladay posted a 203-104 record to go along with his stellar 3.38 ERA. In his first year of eligibility, Halladay was on 85.4% of ballots. Career highlights include a perfect game as a member of the Phillies, and a playoff no-hitter – only the 2nd ever (Don Larsen threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series).
Canada and the baseball world reacted to the well-deserved nomination with love, praise, and a few tears.
