Oct. 23, 2025

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Emergency Interview with Homegrown Toronto Blue Jays World Series Champion Rob Butler

Ahead of the 2025 World Series, Blue Jays 1993 World Series Champion and East York Legend Rob Butler shares his memories of growing up at Main & Danforth, playing for his hometown Toronto Blue Jays, winning that 1993 World Series championship, playing with Rickey Henderson, Robbie Alomar, Paul Molitor, John Olerud, Tony Fernández, Alfredo Griffin, getting his World Series pinch hit off of superstar Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling, his front row seat to watching the Joe Carter walk-off World Series-winning home run, managing the Toronto Maple Leafs in the IBL, and why his most special memories were playing alongside his younger brother Rich!

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