""The first time in 32 years, I was hoping it would end like that this past World Series. I was ready to give up my crown, I really was. I was ready to relinquish it. I had held it for 32 years ... man, it was this close, this close," Carter said."
"Joe Carter joins us from the GM Meetings to reflect on the Blue Jays' wild run to the World Series!"I was ready to give up my crown... Man, it was THIS close!🤏 pic.twitter.com/CbjdGZdhCN- MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 11, 2025"
Joe Carter remains a defining figure for the Toronto Blue Jays after his 1993 walk-off three-run homer that clinched a World Series title. After the Blue Jays returned to the World Series in 2025, Carter was ready to hand over his long-held hero status, noting how narrowly the team missed winning. Several players nearly became new heroes, including an injured Bo Bichette, ALCS MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with key Game 7 hits, and Ernie Clement, who set a postseason hitting record and nearly delivered in the bottom of the ninth.
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