This year's Jays squad heads into the All-Star break after today's game. The 1985 team entered the break with a record of 53-35 and lead the division by 2.5 games. Prior to the season starting, former Jay (and broadcaster) Rance Mulliniks assessed this year's team.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Jim Clancy. He played 12 seasons for the Jays beginning in 1977. He played an important role on the field throughout those years including 1985. Learn about his contributions to that season in the podcast OK Blue Jays: The emergence of a franchise.

The 1985 Toronto Blue Jays had four players represent the team at the 1985 All-Star game. Dave Stieb, Jimmy Key, Damaso Garcia and Ernie Whitt all took part in the game. Ernie Whitt describes the experience in episode 3 of "OK Blue Jays: The emergence of a franchise."

Bored waiting for the second half of the MLB season to get going? Listen to "OK Blue Jays: the emergence of a franchise" and relive 1985 when the Toronto Blue Jays took the baseball world by storm! 🇨🇦🔥 8-part podcast series is available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Out of the All Star break in 1985, the Jays lost 2 of 3 against the A's. They proceeded to win the next 9 in a row. Winning seasons are all about momentum, something the '85 and '25 Jays consistently had/have.

With their victory against the Giants last night, this year's Blue Jays tied the 1985 franchise record of 10 straight home victories. The longest winning streak of consecutive road games in Jays' history is 9 games, set during the 1993 season.

On this date in 2011, former Jays' GM Pat Gillick was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Game. We were privileged to have him join us to talk about the 1985 Jays and how he, the scouts and the organization put together that team.

Tom Henke was promoted to the majors (by the Jays) July 27, 1985. He wouldn't make his first appearance until July 29 at Baltimore. He was a big contributor to the Jays' success that season and the years that followed. Henke's career stats include 311 saves and an ERA of 2.67.

Looking for something to fill this off day? Relive the 1985 season and find out what was happening on and off the field. "OK Blue Jays: The emergence of a franchise" is available wherever you get your podcasts.

On August 1, 1985, the Jays wrapped up a four game series against the Orioles in Baltimore. Went a little better than this past week, as the Jays took 3 of 4 improving their record at that point in the season to 64-38.

Staying up to catch the game? You might be interested in reliving the 1985 season. Ups and downs along with intrigue along the way. 8-part podcast series introduces the players and the team's emergence as a winner. Available everywhere.

On this date in 1985, the Jays defeated the Royals 10-6 to improve to 73-44.

Hoffman recalibrates and finishes off the game for the Jays this afternoon avoiding the series sweep. Looking back to ‘85, Tom Henke talked about the need for closers to have a short memory and how his dad inspired his focus.

This year's Jays are 81-59 and lead the division by 3.5 games. At this point in '85, the Jays were 82-50 and up by only 2.5 games. The rivalry with the Yanks was just as heated in '85. Listen to what it was like through the memories of Mulliniks, Henke, Gaston and Whitt.

On this date in 1985, the Jays led the AL East by 2.5 games over the Yankees after a 3-2 win against the Tigers. Dennis Lamp picked up the win. The victory would be their fourth in a row and improve their overall record to 88-51.