The Toronto Blue Jays currently have two jersey numbers retired: #32 for Roy Halladay and #42 for Jackie Robinson.
Currently Retired Jerseys
The Blue Jays honor two significant figures by retiring their jersey numbers, symbolizing their lasting impact on the team and the sport of baseball.
Roy Halladay (#32)
The number 32 was retired in honor of legendary pitcher Roy Halladay. Known affectionately as "Doc," Halladay was a beloved figure and one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. He spent 12 seasons with the Blue Jays, winning a Cy Young Award and cementing his legacy as a franchise icon before his tragic passing. His number was officially retired by the club on March 29, 2018, shortly after his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Player: Roy Halladay
- Significance: Cy Young Award winner, franchise ace, Hall of Famer.
- Date Retired: March 29, 2018
- More Information: You can learn more about Roy Halladay and his legacy on the official Toronto Blue Jays Level of Excellence page.
Jackie Robinson (#42)
The number 42 is universally retired across all Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in honor of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in professional baseball. While no Blue Jays player ever wore #42, the team, like every other MLB organization, pays tribute to Robinson's monumental contributions to civil rights and the sport. Every year on April 15th, known as Jackie Robinson Day, all players, managers, and coaches across MLB wear #42 to commemorate his legacy.
- Player: Jackie Robinson
- Significance: Broke baseball's color barrier, civil rights pioneer, Hall of Famer.
- Status: Universally retired across MLB since April 15, 1997.
- More Information: Discover more about Jackie Robinson's profound impact on the game at MLB.com's Jackie Robinson page.
Previously Retired Numbers
It's important to note that a jersey number can be un-retired. The Blue Jays previously had another number retired, which has since been reinstated for active use.
Roberto Alomar (#12)
The number 12 was previously retired by the Blue Jays in honor of Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar, who was a key member of the Blue Jays' World Series-winning teams in the early 1990s. His banner and name were part of the Rogers Centre's Level of Excellence. However, in 2021, following events unrelated to his on-field performance, his name was removed from the Level of Excellence, and the banner with his then-retired #12 was also removed, effectively un-retiring the number.
- Player: Roberto Alomar
- Status: Un-retired in 2021.
- Original Retirement: 2008 (for Level of Excellence inclusion, effectively retiring the number at the time).
Summary of Blue Jays Retired Jerseys
Here's a concise overview of the Blue Jays' retired jerseys:
Jersey Number | Player | Status | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
#32 | Roy Halladay | Currently Retired | Retired by the Blue Jays in 2018. |
#42 | Jackie Robinson | Currently Retired | Universally retired across MLB in 1997. |
#12 | Roberto Alomar | Un-retired | Formerly retired; un-retired in 2021 with removal from Level of Excellence. |