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MLB·ANALYSIS·October 23, 2026 11:44 AM ET

Joe Carter's 1993 World Series walk-off home run for Blue Jays turns 33

Three-run shot in Game 6 sealed a second straight title.

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On this date in 1993: Joe Carter hits a three-run walk-off home run in Game 6 of the World Series, securing the Blue Jay Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: October 23 marks the anniversary of Carter's ninth-inning blast that ended the 1993 Fall Classic in Toronto.

Why it matters: The championship repeat remains a cornerstone of report/article/blue-jays-unveil-statue-honoring-back-to-back-world-series-t-2026-07-18">the Blue Jays, who unveiled a statue honoring their back-to-back World Series titles</a> in July 2026. The milestone date coincides with the opening of the 2026 World Series on Friday.

What to watch: Toronto next looks ahead to November 1, when MLB announces the 2026 Gold Glove Award winners with five Blue Jays among the finalists.

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