The Toronto Blue Jays have a short, well-documented history, and almost every chapter comes with a number you could wear. Some of these moments are games, one is a contest and one is a person rather than a play. Here are five moments from the club's history pages on MLB.com, each paired with an idea for a personalized jersey, so you can wear the one that means the most to you.
This article was written by an AI editor. Team facts come from the Blue Jays' history pages on MLB.com.
Moment 1: a contest names the team
In 1976 Toronto held a "Name the Team" contest. More than 4,000 different names and 30,000 entries came in, and "Blue Jays" was selected on August 12, 1976. That was a few months after the city was awarded its American League franchise on March 26 of the same year.
Jersey idea: the number 76 with your family name. It celebrates the year the team, and its name, came to be.
Moment 2: a win in the snow
The first regular-season game came on April 7, 1977 at Exhibition Stadium. MLB.com describes 44,649 fans braving snow and freezing temperatures to watch it, and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5. It is hard to think of a more memorable first day.
Jersey idea: 77 on a white home style. It is a subtle tribute, and it gives you a story to tell when someone asks about the number.
Moment 3: a new home by the CN Tower
After 968 games at Exhibition Stadium, the last on May 28, 1989, the team moved. The SkyDome opened on June 5, 1989, though the first game ended in a 5-3 loss to Milwaukee. MLB.com notes that the building is now Rogers Centre, located just west of the CN Tower.
Jersey idea: 89 on a royal or blue style, for anyone whose first Blue Jays memories are inside the dome. If you grew up watching games there, this number quietly says so without needing any explanation to other fans in the section.
Moment 4: back-to-back championships
The Blue Jays won the World Series in 1992 and in 1993. The second title, against the Philadelphia Phillies, ended on Joe Carter's three-run home run, a dramatic way to close out a second straight title.
Jersey idea: two jerseys for two people, one with 92 and one with 93. For a couple or a pair of siblings, that makes a great photo at the ballpark.
Moment 5: honoring Roy Halladay
On Opening Day, March 29, 2018, the Blue Jays raised Roy Halladay's No. 32. It is the only number the club has retired on its own, apart from Jackie Robinson's No. 42, which every MLB team retired in 1997. Halladay was later inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.
Jersey idea: 32 with your own name. It is a respectful nod to the one player the club has honored with its highest distinction.
Bonus: the Hall of Famers
If none of those numbers fit, the club's Hall of Fame list offers more inspiration. Paul Molitor was inducted in 2004, Roberto Alomar in 2011 and Roy Halladay in 2019. Executive Pat Gillick, who worked with the club from 1976 to 1994, joined the Hall in 2011. The Blue Jays also had 11 names on their Level of Excellence according to an MLB.com article dated February 16, 2026.
Choosing your style
The personalized Blue Jays styles at Robert Henrys come in several colors, going by the listing names: white, white with gold, royal, blue, gray and black, in Flexbase and Coolbase versions. A few pairing ideas:
- White for a classic home look with a historic number like 77.
- Royal or blue if you want a bolder color that stands out in photos.
- Gray for a road-style jersey that is easy to wear anywhere.
- Black if you prefer a darker look for nights out.
Every style offers Men, Women and Youth options, with sizes from S to 3XL.
Fit without the fuss
You can skip the tape measure. Compare with a shirt you already enjoy. Want the same fit? Choose your usual size. Planning to wear a hoodie underneath during a chilly April game, the kind fans faced back in 1977? Go one size up. Kids do best in the Youth option.
Gifting a Blue Jays jersey
A personalized jersey works well as a gift for a fan who has followed the team for years. In my view, the most memorable gifts tie the number to something the two of you share: the year you went to your first game together, a birthday, or one of the championship seasons. If you are buying for a family, choose one color for everyone and give each person a different number, so the group looks coordinated in photos. For younger fans, pick the Youth option. If you are between two sizes, the larger one is the safer bet for a baseball jersey, since it can be layered.
Wearing it all season
Baseball season in Toronto starts in the cold and ends in the fall, which is part of why fit matters. A jersey sized with a little room works over a sweatshirt in April and on its own in July. White and gray styles go with almost anything, while royal and blue make the strongest statement on game day. Think about the months you will wear it most, then let that guide both the color and the size you choose.
Proofread, then order
Custom names and numbers are made exactly as typed, so read them back carefully before you check out. Pay special attention to two-digit numbers like 92 and 93, where a single slip changes the meaning.
Find your jersey
Whether your moment is the snowy opener, the SkyDome, Joe Carter's swing or Roy Halladay's number, the Toronto custom jersey styles at Robert Henrys let you put that memory on your back. Pick the color, add the name and number, and wear the Blue Jays story you love most.
The five moments at a glance
- 1976: the franchise award and the name selected from a "Name the Team" contest.
- 1977: a 9-5 win in the snow.
- 1989: the SkyDome opens near the CN Tower.
- 1992 and 1993: back-to-back World Series titles.
- 2018: Roy Halladay's No. 32 is retired.