Jack Brohamer, former Toronto Blue Jays infielder, recalled the story behind him skiing during the team's inaugural home opener on April 7, 1977. The game against the Chicago White Sox at Exhibition Stadium was played in a snowstorm, with snow accumulating on the field.
Brohamer, who was playing second base, used a pair of skis to navigate the snowy outfield during a break in the action. The skis were reportedly borrowed from a fan or team staff. The Blue Jays won the game 9-5, with Brohamer going 1-for-3 at the plate.
The 1977 season was the Blue Jays' first in Major League Baseball. The snowstorm was a memorable part of the franchise's early history, and Brohamer's ski run became a lasting image of that game.
