Memory of 1984 All-Star game highlights Blue Jays' Dave Stieb, Garcia, Griffin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
During All-Star week, memories of the 1984 MLB All-Star Game were shared, highlighting three Toronto Blue Jays players: Dave Stieb, Damaso Garcia, and Alfredo Griffin. Stieb, making his fourth All-Star appearance, pitched two innings, striking out Mike Schmidt and Darryl Strawberry but took the loss as the NL won 3-1. Garcia celebrated his initial All-Star selection that year, contributing significantly with a strong first half of the season. Griffin, however, was chosen under unusual circumstances, only joining the roster due to a last-minute injury to another player. His performance marked a rare moment for a player with such limited statistics to make the All-Star roster.
- •1984 marks the first All-Star game with three Blue Jays players selected.
- •Stieb pitched two innings, allowing one earned run.
- •Garcia entered the game as a substitute, previously leading in steals.
- •Griffin's selection came due to a last-minute roster change.
- •Stieb remains a notable figure with most All-Star selections in franchise history.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Favourite Blue Jays All-Star Memories: Dave Stieb, Damaso Garcia and Afredo Griffin?
"With All-Star week upon us, I wanted to share a few favorite All-Star memories, beginning with 1984. In 1984, for the first time, more than one of our players was named to the All-Star team—we had three: Dave Stieb, Damaso Garcia, and Alfredo Griffin. Stieb earned his fourth All-Star nod that year. He ultimately set […]
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