Joe Carter is officially immortalized.
The Toronto Blue Jays unveiled a statue of the team icon's legendary walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series on Wednesday.
The statue stands 15 feet tall and weighs 6,200 pounds. It is engraved with Tom Cheek's unforgettable call of "Touch 'em all, Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life" and located between Gates 5 and 6 at Rogers Centre.
"Defending a championship is one of the rarest accomplishments in sports — a moment that transcends the game and becomes part of a community’s shared history. It deserves to be celebrated, cherished, and passed down through generations of fans," Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro said in a statement.
"As we celebrate our 50th season, this statue stands as a tribute to a defining moment in our franchise and to the fans who made it meaningful and have carried that memory with them for decades. This statue is, and always will be, for the fans."
A total of 28 players, coaches and executives from the 1992 and 1993 champions were on hand to witness the statue unveiling, including Carter, manager Cito Gaston, catcher Pat Tabler, star pitcher Dave Stieb and others.
"We were all part of something truly special, and I’m forever grateful to share this moment with our fans and my incredible teammates from 1992 and 1993," Carter said in a statement.
"When I reflect on the impact our back-to-back championships had on fans — not just in Toronto, but across Canada — it brings tears to my eyes. To be honoured in this way alongside my teammates and to be part of history is deeply humbling."
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