Blue Jays honor Buck Martinez with induction into Hall of Excellence
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays inducted Buck Martinez into their newly launched Hall of Excellence before their game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Martinez, a former player, manager, and broadcaster for the team, retired from broadcasting earlier this year after more than 4,000 games. The ceremony coincided with the team's 50th anniversary season, highlighting Martinez's contributions as a catcher and manager, as well as his extensive broadcasting career. He is the 12th inductee in the Hall, joining notable members such as José Bautista and Joe Carter.
- •Buck Martinez inducted into Blue Jays Hall of Excellence on August 29, 2026.
- •Martinez retired from broadcasting after a career spanning over 4,000 games.
- •He played for the Blue Jays from 1981 to 1986 and managed in 2001-2002.
- •Ceremony attended by former teammates and notable inductees.
- •Hall of Excellence launched for the Blue Jays' 50th anniversary season.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays add former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to new Hall of Excellence
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays’ announcer Buck Martinez inducted into team’s new Hall of Excellence
- 10:12 PMESPN MLB — Jays add broadcaster Martinez to new team Hall
"Buck Martinez, the former player, manager, and longtime announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays, was one of the first members inducted into the team’s new Hall of Excellence on Saturday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners. The Hall of Excellence is a refreshed edition of the team’s previous Level of Excellence, which was…
"The Toronto Blue Jays added former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to their new Hall of Excellence before Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners.
"The Toronto Blue Jays added former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to their new Hall of Excellence on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:21 AMBlue Jays add former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to new Hall of Excellence
The Toronto Blue Jays added former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to their new Hall of Excellence before Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:00 AMBlue Jays’ announcer Buck Martinez inducted into team’s new Hall of Excellence
Buck Martinez, the former player, manager, and longtime announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays, was one of the first members inducted into the team’s new Hall of Excellence on Saturday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners. The Hall of Excellence is a refreshed edition of the team’s previous Level of Excellence, which was…
- ESPN MLBAug 29, 2026, 10:12 PMJays add broadcaster Martinez to new team Hall
The Toronto Blue Jays added former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to their new Hall of Excellence on Saturday.
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