A baseball team in the MLB founded March 26, 1976. Originally a small expansion team that played at Exhibition stadium in Toronto, Ontario, they weren't much of a contender until the 1983-1984 season when they lead the American League with a combined batting average of .277
The Jays did not move to their current home, then called 'Skydome' until June 5, 1989. The Jays' amassed back to back World Series wins in 1992 and 1993. A series of unfortunate trades, and mismanagement as a whole, caused the team's demise into mediocrity after 1995.
The team now resides at the Rogers Centre, after Rogers Communications Inc. bought the Skydome, and the rights to the team in 2005 for a record low $18M despite hundreds of millions used to build the original dome 16 years earlier.
The Jays did not move to their current home, then called 'Skydome' until June 5, 1989. The Jays' amassed back to back World Series wins in 1992 and 1993. A series of unfortunate trades, and mismanagement as a whole, caused the team's demise into mediocrity after 1995.
The team now resides at the Rogers Centre, after Rogers Communications Inc. bought the Skydome, and the rights to the team in 2005 for a record low $18M despite hundreds of millions used to build the original dome 16 years earlier.
With all the upcoming talent, and some of the best pitching in the league, the Toronto Blue Jays are destined for another shot at the Pennant!
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The past few seasons have been unsuccessful, causing major disrespect from Bandwagon Warriors and Cavs fan.
The Raptors got to shake their tail in the 2015-16 season after making the playoffs. Although 95% of NBA fans predicted a sweep by Indiana... And Miami... And Cleveland, Toronto proved their dumbass wrong.
The Raptors are the underdogs, even when playing the Lakers..
However, they are a very unexpected team to make it here.
The past few seasons have been unsuccessful, causing major disrespect from Bandwagon Warriors and Cavs fan.
The Raptors got to shake their tail in the 2015-16 season after making the playoffs. Although 95% of NBA fans predicted a sweep by Indiana... And Miami... And Cleveland, Toronto proved their dumbass wrong.
The Raptors are the underdogs, even when playing the Lakers..
However, they are a very unexpected team to make it here.
Fan 1: Pacers in 4
EMCEE: Toronto Raptors win in 7!
Fan 1: Heat in 4
EMCEE: Raptors win in 7!
Fan 1-29393828: Cavs in 4
EMCEE: Raps take game 3 and 4!
EMCEE: Toronto Raptors win in 7!
Fan 1: Heat in 4
EMCEE: Raptors win in 7!
Fan 1-29393828: Cavs in 4
EMCEE: Raps take game 3 and 4!
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The Toronto Raptors are the only NBA basketball team based in Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. When the Grizzlies relocated to Memphis, Tennessee in 2001, the Raptors became the only Canadian team in the NBA. They originally played their home games in the SkyDome, before moving to the Air Canada Centre (ACC) in 1999.
Though many on the Urban Dictionary website purport the team to "suck", their supposed lack of success is put into question with the capturing of the 2006-07 Atlantic Division title.
Following the success of the 2006–07 season, Toronto became one of the league leaders in season ticket sales for the 2007–08 season, and their fanbase remains one of the most consistent in the NBA.
Though many on the Urban Dictionary website purport the team to "suck", their supposed lack of success is put into question with the capturing of the 2006-07 Atlantic Division title.
Following the success of the 2006–07 season, Toronto became one of the league leaders in season ticket sales for the 2007–08 season, and their fanbase remains one of the most consistent in the NBA.
Dude: See that Toronto Raptors game last night?
Other dude: Yeah man! That dunk by Bosh (over Wallace) was sick, wicked, and nasty!
Other dude: Yeah man! That dunk by Bosh (over Wallace) was sick, wicked, and nasty!
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Get the Torosaurus mug.Lawrence-Eglinton area of Toronto. Full of white, stuck-up brats, which most commonly attend Northern S.S., Lawrence Park C.I., or North Toronto C.I. Residents spend a majority of their time is Starbucks gossiping about pointless shit that no one cares about. North Toronto mothers tend to share clothes with their slutty daughters and continue to dye their hair blonde, despite being 40-50 years of age. Typically as intelligent as bricks, they are impossible to carry a conversation with. Main priorities of North Toronto teenagers include smoking pot and getting drunk. Tend to be chain texters, and cannot live without their cell phones. Major douchebags in general.
How to spot a North Toronto girl:
- Roots sweat pants
- Uggs or moccasins
- Mountain Equipment Co-Op backpack (blue)
- Starbucks cup in hand
- Dyed blonde hair
Most likely to be spotted at a Starbucks or Lawrence/Eglinton subway station.
How to spot a North Toronto girl:
- Roots sweat pants
- Uggs or moccasins
- Mountain Equipment Co-Op backpack (blue)
- Starbucks cup in hand
- Dyed blonde hair
Most likely to be spotted at a Starbucks or Lawrence/Eglinton subway station.
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"Touch Em' all Joe. You will never hit one bigger than this." - Tom Cheek, beloved deceased Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster.
by RyanTaylor May 10, 2006
Get the toronto blue jays mug.Torontosis (pronunciation: tor-on-TO-sis) A common condition usually caught from extended time periods spent in the Toronto area. It usually goes unnoticed in Toronto because it is so endemic to the area it is often overlooked. Characterized by extremist views and behaviours which annoy and set them apart from the wider community.
Symptoms vary but often include:
1. Overwhelming need to natter on about their overly-specific interest area. Re-directs or relates all conversation back to their fixation.
2. Driving non-infected persons away with a condescending attitude/cult-like zeal/boring endless talk on one subject.
3. Annoyance at anyone who does not know the detailed minutia of, or enjoy their over-specific interests.
4. Extreme dietary restrictions.
5. Condescending attitude towards anyone who enjoys mainstream art, music, products, or alignment with a political party that currently has elected members in government.
6. Only willing to eat/buy products that follow an unreasonably narrow moral guideline.
7. Are incapable of controlling their need to berate others about how immorally they live their lives.
Treatment:
The only known treatment for Torontosis is to spend significant amounts of time away from their tiny community of people who share their worldview. Time in smaller cities or the countryside is best. Torontosis is one strain of a disease that plague other major cities, such as NewYorkosis, Londonitis, Seattle Syndrome, and Vancoveriasis.
Symptoms vary but often include:
1. Overwhelming need to natter on about their overly-specific interest area. Re-directs or relates all conversation back to their fixation.
2. Driving non-infected persons away with a condescending attitude/cult-like zeal/boring endless talk on one subject.
3. Annoyance at anyone who does not know the detailed minutia of, or enjoy their over-specific interests.
4. Extreme dietary restrictions.
5. Condescending attitude towards anyone who enjoys mainstream art, music, products, or alignment with a political party that currently has elected members in government.
6. Only willing to eat/buy products that follow an unreasonably narrow moral guideline.
7. Are incapable of controlling their need to berate others about how immorally they live their lives.
Treatment:
The only known treatment for Torontosis is to spend significant amounts of time away from their tiny community of people who share their worldview. Time in smaller cities or the countryside is best. Torontosis is one strain of a disease that plague other major cities, such as NewYorkosis, Londonitis, Seattle Syndrome, and Vancoveriasis.
You can safely diagnose a case of Torontosis in the following cases:
1 and 2. "Yeah, you know, your situation with your roommmate reminds me of the political situation of Ukraine in 1918"
3. "Is that a Nicki Minaj CD? Sorry could you turn it off, I only listen to minimalist techno or drum-and-bass made in london between 1994 and 1997."
"Sorry, I can't go see a movie with you this week, waay too busy organizing...hey, do you want to come to our Reproductive Justice Slam Poetry Fundraiser?"
4. "You don't have any gluten-free bagels? Next you're going to tell me your only non-dairy creamer option is soy!!"
5. "I don't understand how you can support the NDP, they're capitalist traitors to the people's cause!!"
6. "I only wear clothes that I wove myself, from organic cotton, or were made by a commune in nepal from yaks hair."
7. "I can't believe you would consider using a choke chain on your 200 lb. Mastiff. How would YOU like a choke collar, you twisted westboro baptist nazi??"
1 and 2. "Yeah, you know, your situation with your roommmate reminds me of the political situation of Ukraine in 1918"
3. "Is that a Nicki Minaj CD? Sorry could you turn it off, I only listen to minimalist techno or drum-and-bass made in london between 1994 and 1997."
"Sorry, I can't go see a movie with you this week, waay too busy organizing...hey, do you want to come to our Reproductive Justice Slam Poetry Fundraiser?"
4. "You don't have any gluten-free bagels? Next you're going to tell me your only non-dairy creamer option is soy!!"
5. "I don't understand how you can support the NDP, they're capitalist traitors to the people's cause!!"
6. "I only wear clothes that I wove myself, from organic cotton, or were made by a commune in nepal from yaks hair."
7. "I can't believe you would consider using a choke chain on your 200 lb. Mastiff. How would YOU like a choke collar, you twisted westboro baptist nazi??"
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