The Toronto Blue Jays officially unveiled their new Hall of Excellence at Rogers Centre on August 29, 2026, as part of the franchise’s 50th-anniversary celebrations.
The new Hall replaces and expands upon the club’s former Level of Excellence, creating a dedicated space on the 100 Level, near the right-field corner, to honour the people who have made the greatest contributions to Blue Jays history.
Buck Martinez becomes the 12th inductee
Buck Martinez became the first new inductee into the Hall of Excellence and the 12th member overall. Martinez was honoured for his remarkable connection to the organization as a player, manager and longtime broadcaster. He received an emotional ovation during the ceremony and delivered a speech reflecting on his decades with the Blue Jays.
The original 11 honourees from the Level of Excellence are:
José Bautista
Paul Beeston
George Bell
Joe Carter
Tom Cheek
Carlos Delgado
Tony Fernández
Cito Gaston
Pat Gillick
Roy Halladay
Dave Stieb
With Martinez joining them, the Blue Jays now have a permanent, expanded home for celebrating the franchise’s most influential figures.
Bottom line: The Hall of Excellence gives Blue Jays fans a new destination inside Rogers Centre to celebrate the people and moments that have shaped 50 years of Toronto baseball. Buck Martinez’s induction made the opening especially fitting, honouring a man whose legacy spans generations of Blue Jays fans.
