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Ernie Whitt: Blue Jay catcher, one of the original Jays, is anxious for season
Ernie Whitt: Blue Jay catcher, one of the original Jays, is anxious for season

Ernie Whitt: Blue Jay catcher, one of the original Jays, is anxious for season

Date1/26/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ernie Whitt: Blue Jay catcher, one of the original Jays, is anxious for season.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0089166F
Nowhere to go: Blue Jays' catcher Ernie Whitt was out by a mile when caught in a rundown in the second inning of yesterday's 9-5 win over Seattle Mariners - an inning in which nine Jays batted
Nowhere to go: Blue Jays' catcher Ernie Whitt was out by a mile when caught in a rundown in the second inning of yesterday's 9-5 win over Seattle Mariners - an inning in which nine Jays batted
5/12/1985
Oomph!: Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays makes Boston's Marty Barrett pay a price for this out at second last night as the Blue Jay catcher's momentum carries him full force into Barrett's mid-section
Oomph!: Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays makes Boston's Marty Barrett pay a price for this out at second last night as the Blue Jay catcher's momentum carries him full force into Barrett's mid-section
9/19/1988
Ernie Whitt: Right, Blue Jays catcher and sports category winner has conservative tastes
Ernie Whitt: Right, Blue Jays catcher and sports category winner has conservative tastes
11/2/1987
It's a kid's game: Toronto's young people took to the Blue Jays and veteran catcher Ernie Whitt warmed to them mightily despite the fact he had to wear a toque in the early warmups
It's a kid's game: Toronto's young people took to the Blue Jays and veteran catcher Ernie Whitt warmed to them mightily despite the fact he had to wear a toque in the early warmups
4/9/1983
Blue Jays catcher Ernie Whitt holds his forehead in mock horror today as ace relief pitcher Bill Caudill takes a turn as a relief driver on a TTC bus (...)
Blue Jays catcher Ernie Whitt holds his forehead in mock horror today as ace relief pitcher Bill Caudill takes a turn as a relief driver on a TTC bus (...)
4/15/1985
A couple of celebrities: Newly re-signed Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ernie Whitt talks to another distinguished guest last night at the 36th annual Conn SMythe Sports Celebrities Dinner
A couple of celebrities: Newly re-signed Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ernie Whitt talks to another distinguished guest last night at the 36th annual Conn SMythe Sports Celebrities Dinner
2/5/1987
Hello to a fan: Peggy Visser has come south from Toronto's Parkdale district to see the Blue Jays in action, and here she says hello to catcher Ernie Whitt, who's dressed for Florida
Hello to a fan: Peggy Visser has come south from Toronto's Parkdale district to see the Blue Jays in action, and here she says hello to catcher Ernie Whitt, who's dressed for Florida
2/24/1986
Home-run swing: Catcher Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays watches the ball he hit clang off the rightfield foul pole for the game-winning home run yesterday that beat Texas Rangers, 8-7
Home-run swing: Catcher Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays watches the ball he hit clang off the rightfield foul pole for the game-winning home run yesterday that beat Texas Rangers, 8-7
8/17/1986
Plate platoon: Veterans Buck Martinez, left, (and a lefthander only as a gag for the photographer) and Ernie Whitt will again share catching duties for the Blue Jays this season
Plate platoon: Veterans Buck Martinez, left, (and a lefthander only as a gag for the photographer) and Ernie Whitt will again share catching duties for the Blue Jays this season
2/7/1984
Ernie Whitt: Blue Jay catcher contributed a home run to the defeat of the White Sox
Ernie Whitt: Blue Jay catcher contributed a home run to the defeat of the White Sox
7/10/1982
Hey, don't I know you? It's a strange sight for Blue Jay fans (and for veteran catcher Ernie Whitt)
Hey, don't I know you? It's a strange sight for Blue Jay fans (and for veteran catcher Ernie Whitt)
6/14/1988
Erinie Whitt tells all. In a new book the Blue Jays catcher tells all the dirt
Erinie Whitt tells all. In a new book the Blue Jays catcher tells all the dirt
5/30/1987