He's for the birds, For the Blue Jays, that is

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He's for the birds, For the Blue Jays, that is

Date4/29/1980

Names

Birdy, B. J (subject)

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Blue Jays (Baseball team) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: He's for the birds; For the Blue Jays, that is. The Jays, in first place in the American League East as the sign boasts, kept B.J. Bird hopping happy with a 3-1 win over Kansas City Royals last night to improve their record to 9-6. The Jays, playing .600 baseball, go against the Royals again tonight.

Subject

Mascots

GeographyCity, town, twpToronto

GeographyProvince or StateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0032870F

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