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Toronto Blue Jays: Top 10 Moments in Franchise History

By Paul Taylor

Toronto Blue Jays fans unfurl a Canadian flag on Canada Day during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on July 1, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Toronto Blue Jays fans unfurl a Canadian flag on Canada Day during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on July 1, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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Oct 9, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays former pitcher Pat Hentgen throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game two of the ALDS against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

10) Pat Hentgen wins the Cy Young

Whether or not you consider Pat Hentgen among the very best pitchers in franchise history, he still enjoyed a fine career in Toronto. He was a three-time All-Star for the Blue Jays between 1991-99 and returned to the team for his swan song season in 2004.

From a club perspective, Hentgen’s greatest contribution came in 1993, when he earned a team-high 19 victories and helped the Blue Jays win their second straight World Series. However, his finest individual accomplishment came in 1996,

That season, the Detroit, Michigan native became the first pitcher in team history to win the Cy Young award. He finished the season with a 20-10 record, which included 177 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.22.

Hentgen is currently a special assistant within the Blue Jays organization. Here, he talks about his golden years pitching in Toronto.

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