Toronto’s first accessible baseball diamond officially opened Tuesday, its name a fitting tribute to a baseball legend known not only for his skill but for giving back to youth in his community.
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On what would have been the great Roy Halladay’s 44th birthday, the Jays Care Foundation and the City of Toronto announced that Toronto’s first accessible baseball diamond will be named Roy Halladay Field.
Over 12 seasons in Toronto, the late Halladay was very involved with the community, particularly with children. His “Doc’s Box” initiative hosted children and families from SickKids (The Hospital for Sick Children) to experience Blue Jays games.
“I am very excited for the completion of this amazing, inclusive baseball field. Roy and I had the privilege of meeting countless inspirational kids and their families through SickKids and our program, Doc’s Box,” said Brandy Halladay in a statement. “We often talked about how incredible it would be to have a baseball field where every child could easily be a part of the game that we all love. Roy would be so proud to have his name associated with this project, but he would be even happier to see th