Gregor Chisholm’s passion for baseball was ignited at the age of nine in Saint John when the Toronto Blue Jays clinched the World Series victory in 1992. This childhood experience spurred his career path, leading him to become a respected baseball columnist for the Toronto Star. He recently covered the Blue Jays’ remarkable journey in the playoffs and their heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
Reflecting on the early ’90s success of the Blue Jays, Chisholm expressed how it shaped his love for the game and influenced his decision to pursue sports journalism. The back-to-back World Series wins in 1992 and 1993, especially Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off home run, left a lasting impact on him. These triumphs not only molded his career but also inspired a new generation of Canadian baseball enthusiasts and players like Justin Morneau and Joey Votto.
Chisholm highlighted the surge in Canadian baseball talent post the ’90s era, attributing it to the increased interest in the sport sparked by the Blue Jays’ success. He noted that the recent Blue Jays team, although falling short of a World Series win, generated immense excitement across the country, evident in record-breaking television ratings and ticket sales.
Describing the camaraderie within the Blue Jays team of last year, Chisholm emphasized the rare chemistry that set them apart. Unlike typical baseball cliques, this team displayed a unity that was palpable both on and off the field. Although the 2025 season ended in heartbreak for the Blue Jays, Chisholm remains optimistic about their future prospects, believing that the team’s resilience could lead them to championship glory in the near future.