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Relief in sight: This could be year when lefty Mike Willis finally reaches his potential in the Jay's bullpen
Relief in sight: This could be year when lefty Mike Willis finally reaches his potential in the Jay's bullpen

Relief in sight: This could be year when lefty Mike Willis finally reaches his potential in the Jay's bullpen

Date3/1/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Relief in sight: This could be year when lefty Mike Willis finally reaches his potential in the Jay's bullpen.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0089545F
    33. Mike Willis. Pitcher, relief pitcher, Blue Jays
    33. Mike Willis. Pitcher, relief pitcher, Blue Jays
    Griffin, Doug
    n.d.
    Mows 'em down: Mike Willis fires away to power Blue Jays to an 8-1 over New Yankees and ace hurler Ron Guidry last night at Exhibition Stadium
    Mows 'em down: Mike Willis fires away to power Blue Jays to an 8-1 over New Yankees and ace hurler Ron Guidry last night at Exhibition Stadium
    Lennon, Frank
    9/21/1970
    Stretch dive: Oakland's Rickey Henderson desperately reaches for first base as Jays' Fred McGriff gets set to apply the tag after a perfect pickoff toss by pitcher John Corutti yesterday
    Stretch dive: Oakland's Rickey Henderson desperately reaches for first base as Jays' Fred McGriff gets set to apply the tag after a perfect pickoff toss by pitcher John Corutti yesterday
    Bock, Tony
    10/7/1989
    The tiger didn't make it. Detroit Tiger infielder Lou Whitaker reaches for home plate in attempt to score against Blue Jays in yesterday' home opener (...)
    The tiger didn't make it. Detroit Tiger infielder Lou Whitaker reaches for home plate in attempt to score against Blue Jays in yesterday' home opener (...)
    Cooper, David
    4/14/1978
    34, Jesse Jefferson. Pitcher, 6-3, 214, 29. Jays plan to use Jesse Jefferson both as starter and in relief, hoping to shore up their bullpen with a pr(...)
    34, Jesse Jefferson. Pitcher, 6-3, 214, 29. Jays plan to use Jesse Jefferson both as starter and in relief, hoping to shore up their bullpen with a pr(...)
    Griffin, Doug
    n.d.
    Blowing bubbles: Jimmy Key, who could be the Blue Jays' fifteh starter or return tot he bullpen, blows bubbles during warmup exercises at the Jays' training facility in Dunedin, Fla
    Blowing bubbles: Jimmy Key, who could be the Blue Jays' fifteh starter or return tot he bullpen, blows bubbles during warmup exercises at the Jays' training facility in Dunedin, Fla
    Griffin, Doug
    2/26/1985
    A lot of pressure: When Dennis Lamp was signed as a free agent after the Jays failed to sign Goose Gossage, many people expected him to be the savior in the Jays' troubled bullpen
    A lot of pressure: When Dennis Lamp was signed as a free agent after the Jays failed to sign Goose Gossage, many people expected him to be the savior in the Jays' troubled bullpen
    Cooper, David
    8/29/1984
    Willie Upshaw: His salary will eclipse John Mayberry's when he reaches $800,000
    Willie Upshaw: His salary will eclipse John Mayberry's when he reaches $800,000
    Russell, Jim
    8/4/1981
    Out of reach: Rickey Henderson gives it his all, but Duane Ward (in the bullpen) was the only Jay who could get to this homer by Twins' Brian Harper
    Out of reach: Rickey Henderson gives it his all, but Duane Ward (in the bullpen) was the only Jay who could get to this homer by Twins' Brian Harper
    Henderson, Rickey, 1958-
    8/10/1993
    His present home will have to be replaced before Mohan, now 3 1/2, reaches five tons of maturity in 10 or 12 years
    His present home will have to be replaced before Mohan, now 3 1/2, reaches five tons of maturity in 10 or 12 years
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    2/1/1964
    Religion was his relief. Dennis DeBarr, a 24-year-old relief pitcher with the Blue Jays, works out in a training session at the Jays' camp in Dunedin,(...)
    Religion was his relief. Dennis DeBarr, a 24-year-old relief pitcher with the Blue Jays, works out in a training session at the Jays' camp in Dunedin,(...)
    Bezant, Graham
    2/27/1977
    East York Mayor Willis Blair receives his chain of office from True Davidson, his predecessor, who has retired after 24 years in politics. Blair repeated pledge to work to preserve neighborhoods
    East York Mayor Willis Blair receives his chain of office from True Davidson, his predecessor, who has retired after 24 years in politics. Blair repeated pledge to work to preserve neighborhoods
    Darrell, Dick
    1/8/1973