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32 Years Later: The Blue Jays Are in the World Series Again – And So Much Has Changed

Belleville, ON, Canada / Mix 97
Justin Anderson
Oct 24, 2025 | 4:56 PM
32 Years Later: The Blue Jays Are in the World Series Again - And So Much Has Changed

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It’s been 32 years since the Toronto Blue Jays last made it to the World Series. Saying that out loud makes me feel old… or at least like my childhood is officially “vintage.”

1993: Joe Carter hit that legendary walk-off home run that still gives Canadians goosebumps. The SkyDome’s roof opened like it was auditioning for a sci-fi movie. And the whole country was celebrating back-to-back championships like it was a national holiday.

Now it’s 2025. The Jays are facing off against the Dodgers, and the world has changed in ways that are almost hard to imagine. Let’s take a look at some things that didn’t exist back in ’93. Spoiler: your nostalgia might feel a little punch-drunk.

Things That Didn’t Exist the Last Time the Jays Were in the World Series

  • Smartphones: If you wanted to talk to someone, you had to… call them. On a landline. And maybe leave a message on a machine.

  • Google: Didn’t know something? Tough luck. You had to actually ask someone, read a book, or just live with ignorance.

  • Social media: No TikTok dances during the seventh inning, no Twitter/X meltdowns, no Instagram highlights. You actually had to watch the game.

  • Streaming: Netflix, YouTube, Spotify… none of it. You either watched whatever was on TV or dug out a VHS tape. Music came from the radio. Yes, the radio.

  • Toronto Raptors: Not a thing yet. Basketball fans had to wait.

  • Justin Bieber: Not born. Seriously, let that one sink in.

  • Pop culture: The top movie was Jurassic Park. The top song was Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).”

  • Gas prices: Around 60 cents per litre. Drive anywhere you want, no problem.

  • Car windows: Had to be rolled down by hand. Modern life is spoiled, honestly.

  • Friday night entertainment: Blockbuster Video was the ultimate hotspot.

The One Thing That Hasn’t Changed? Jays Fans.

From coast to coast, the blue-and-white army is back, singing “OK Blue Jays” and believing that history could repeat itself. Whether you remember ’93 like it was yesterday or you weren’t even born yet, this feels bigger than baseball. It’s about being part of something bigger.

So dig out your retro Jays gear, grab whatever snack fuels your championship spirit, and get ready. After 32 long years, Toronto is back on baseball’s biggest stage. And if history has any say in it… we just might be due for another legendary walk-off.