Blue Jays Seek to Relive Joe Carter’s 1993 World Series Magic

TORONTO, Canada — As the Toronto Blue Jays head into the 2025 World Series, they are looking to channel the magic of Joe Carter‘s unforgettable three-run home run from 1993. This iconic moment in baseball history is still vividly recalled by play-by-play announcer Sean McDonough, who delivered the broadcast live on CBS.

On October 23, 1993, at 11:39 p.m. Toronto time, Carter launched a home run into the left-field stands at the SkyDome, securing an 8-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and clinching the Blue Jays’ second consecutive World Series title. “It was a stunning ending,” McDonough recalled. He became the only U.S. broadcaster to call a walk-off home run that won the World Series, a feat rooted in the excitement of that historic game.

McDonough, looking back at that moment, expressed pride in his call of the home run: “I always think in the big moments, you describe what happened and then get out of the way.” His enthusiasm was palpable as he recalled the emotion of the broadcast, reflecting on the magnitude of the moment when he exclaimed, “Joe Carter with a three-run homer!”

In 1993, the World Series marked the end of CBS’s run as the MLB rights holder, following a four-year deal that ended with significant financial losses. After this loss, the MLB switched to NBC and ABC before Fox took over. While McDonough did not call another World Series game, he continued to build an impressive resume at CBS and later ESPN, where he worked on sports including college football and NHL coverage.

Meanwhile, another prominent figure from that era, Dan Shulman, was working as a host for the Blue Jays radio network during Game 6 of the series. “I thought I was in an earthquake,” he said, recounting how he was in a freight elevator when Carter hit the home run. Shulman didn’t hear McDonough’s iconic call until the following morning, and he praised McDonough’s talents as a broadcaster.

Reflecting on Carter’s legendary swing and McDonough’s commentary, the nostalgia runs deep. Leading up to the current World Series, many are reminded of the legacy of that game, which remains a significant part of baseball lore. McDonough also shared his early connection to the Blue Jays, having started his career calling games for the Toronto Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse.

As the Blue Jays prepare to take the field again in a World Series, players and fans alike are hoping to experience a similar sense of triumph. The essence of Carter’s home run continues to resonate, symbolizing the dreams and aspirations of a new generation of Blue Jays players.