{"product_id":"toronto-blue-jays-where-it-all-began","title":"Toronto Blue Jays—Where It All Began","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6aa44960-51fd-4b97-9ca6-538d8a7ee65d\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"05f28d86-c3d5-4a90-8442-0e40f925b862\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the SkyDome. Before the roof closed and the noise stayed in. There was Exhibition Stadium—open to the elements, rough around the edges, and home to the very first pitch in Toronto Blue Jays history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere it All Began \u003c\/em\u003eis a nostalgic nod the the team's 50th season, and a look back to 1977 when baseball officially arrived in Toronto. The wind off the lake, the exposed stands, the unpredictability of the weather—it wasn’t perfect, but it was real. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an entire generation of fans, Exhibition Stadium is almost mythical—a long-gone park they’ve only heard about, replaced by the SkyDome and everything that came after. But this piece brings it back into focus, capturing the raw, early days of a franchise finding its footing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Story Behind \u003cem\u003eWhere it All Began\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibition Stadium wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t even built for baseball. But it was where it all started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening day in 1977 marked the beginning of Blue Jays baseball—and the start of a relationship between a city and a team that would grow into something unforgettable. Cold seats, unpredictable skies, and a stadium that asked fans to tough it out—it all became part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a 50th-anniversary tribute to those humble beginnings. A reminder that before championships, before sellout crowds and a retractable roof, there was simply a game being played by the lake—and fans who showed up anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story: \u003c\/strong\u003eCelebrates the very first home of the Toronto Blue Jays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Nostalgia:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 50th anniversary throwback to 1977 and the early days of the franchise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor True Fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially meaningful for those who know the team’s full history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, Modern Interpretation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A refined take on a raw, historic venue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversation Starter: \u003c\/strong\u003eA piece that sparks stories—especially from those who remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sports room, office, or any space that appreciates Toronto history—not just the big moments, but where it all began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (14\" x 11\")","offer_id":51127358718237,"sku":"BB_toronto-exhibition-std_11x14","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (20\" x 16\")","offer_id":51127358751005,"sku":"BB_toronto-exhibition-std_16x20","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/BLUE-JAYS-exhibition-stadium-1977-manmade-art-print-framed-wall.jpg?v=1775589109","url":"https:\/\/manmadeart.ca\/products\/toronto-blue-jays-where-it-all-began","provider":"ManMade Art Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}