Fernandez leads the Blue Jays in multiple categories, including all-time hits , singles , triples and games played .
More than an impressive offensive player, he was known for his defence as well, winning four straight Gold Glove Awards with the Blue Jays from 1986-89.—With files from The Canadian Press
RIPTonyFernandez Dominicano’s The greatest shortstop in baseball history ! It is time to retire number one BlueJays MLB Indians Padres RedSox Reds Brewers Yankees Mets
Sad to hear this. Loved his game.
Crud. Awesome legend. RIP.
Tony should be in the HOF. His offence and defence were outstanding.
Sad News. My Sincere Condolences to the Fernandez family and the BlueJays Thanks for the Memories Tony.
Heartbroken to hear the news of Tony. My deepest condolences to his family. He provided Blue Jays with years of exhilarating plays and passion for baseball. One of a kind!!!
Oh no!!! 😓💔😓💔
Dearest Jesus please take this man home with you!🙏🇺🇸
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The best Shortstop to ever play for the Jays, so glad they brought he back in 93 to help the Jays win. RIP.
I always loved watching him play...as a kid I would try and copy his stance at the plate and throwing style. RIP Tony...way too young!!!
He was one of my favorite players while I was growing up! RIP Tony thanks for the memories!
Very sad :(
RIP Tony. This is a schocker.
lindsayisabel Nooooooo! So sad, grew up watching Tony play. He inspired a whole generation of ball players. RIP.
RIP Tony Fernandez
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RIP Tony..You were one of my favorite Jays players. Dock will be waiting for at the rainbow bridge my friend ⚾️⚾️
He was an amazing clutch hitter. Honour to see him play.
R.I.P🙏🏽❤️
It was always exciting to watch him play against my Sox. RIP.
He was one of the main reasons I loved watching baseball as a kid. Always professional and battled at every at bat. RIP SIR......
Awwww R.i.p ☹️
😢Would've been nice had you posted what happened to him👀'Fernandez had battled kidney problems for several years. He was first hospitalized with polycystic kidney disease in 2017.'
DraftDiamonds 🙏🏽
RIP Tony Fernandez
RIP. A style that can't be copied
R.I.P Tony Fernandez!
Rip 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
So smooth and nonchalant out there, my all time favorite Blue Jay. RIP Tony
RIP...to a great one. 😔
Tony Fernandez was a class act, a BIG contributor to the Blue Jays success, and, a great ambassador for the game of baseball. RiPTonyFernandez
Rest in Peace, Tony. You gave us Jays fans many terrific memories.
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Does anyone know why/what he passed away of
So sad. So many great baseball memories include him. 😢
Aw man. Sad day. RIPTonyFernandez
Thanks for the memories Tony. RIP.
RIP 🙏🙏🙏
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The best shortstop the Jays have ever had! He was a highlight reel with his defensive plays! Truly a sad day for this Blue Jays fan! May you Rest In Peace.
RIP Tony
This man should be in the Hall of Fame.
UPDATE: The Toronto Blue Jays have released an official statement on the passing of Tony Fernandez.
RIP Tony
So sad
So many great memories of Tony! He is one of Toronto's greatest players. Someone who loved playing for the Jays.
Was my favourite BlueJays
May he rest in peace. Condolences to all his family and friends. 😔
Please create a 1 hour documentary with Brunt. The younger generation doesn't even know RIP TONY.
FAN590 R.I.P. Tony. You will always be remembered as a Champion of the TorontoBlueJays
R.I.P. to a great Blue Jay on and off the field. TonyFernandez
He had the softest hands. He'd float the ball across the diamond for the out. He was a gold glove winner, a World Series winner, and he gave back like a champion
My sympathy to his family and friends. RIP!
So graceful, on and off the field. He’ll be missed.
Rest in peace Tony ,you will always be one of my favorite ball players of all time ,condolences to your family ..
FAN590 He was my first jersey, he was a true Blue Jay & he was my all time fav.
Smooth as silk!
Very sad
So sad. One of the all-time Jay greats
RIP Tony
R.I.P. Tony
A true legend in Toronto sports. RIP Mr. Fernandez 1😥
FAN590 One of my alltime fav Blue Jays and just an awesome man! When he arrived, the Blue Jays took flight...
My favourite Blue Jay of all time 😞
☹️😢😭 Terrible news. Tony was a consummate pro and a great Blue Jay.
So sad. He always made it look effortless at the plate & on the field.
Rip Mr. Fernandez. 😇
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Horrible news! Great player, great guy! Very few made it look easier than Tony, worth the price of admission. R.I.P.
This sucks. :(
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3 time Blue Jay, definitely one of the best
Damn shame
Sad news. RIP.
😥🙏RIP Tony.
💔💔💔😔🇨🇦🇵🇭😢A Blue Jay Great❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏RIP Tony
Damn. He was my favourite player growing up. One of the greatest to ever play the position. RIP 😥
Wow. Only 57.
One of the true greats.
😢 Oh no. How terrible. Loved him. 💓
I was never really into basketball anyways
😢 TonyFernandez
One of the absolute best Jays of all time. Much too young if this is true.
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