From my earliest days covering sports to the season that just wasn't to be, I've followed the Toronto BlueJays as closely as anyone since 1977.  In this compilation, I talk about working with the Jays radio voice Tom Cheek and growing up with those early Jays teams.  As well, interviews with George Bell, about the Bruce Kison karate-kick episode, and Willie Upshaw on that 1985 team that won the A.L. East.   And then there were the ups and downs of 2021, and the persistent injury problems that plagued George Springer and drove me crazy, and finally the bitter disappointment of finishing in 4th place in the division, when a few weeks earlier it looked like the Jays would win a wild card spot. I hope you enjoy this compilation.    A must if you followed the Jays in the 1980s, especially.

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Mark Hebscher's entertaining and astute insights and vast experience in sports media culminate in the provocative sports opinions expressed on his long-running podcast, appropriately titled Hebsy on Sports. On demand and in demand, Hebsy on Sports is appointment listening for sports fans of all ages, promising controversial comments, wonderful anecdotes, great guests and even podcast legend Toronto Mike, a huge sports fan in his own right. Mark spent over 4 decades in TV and radio in the competitive Toronto market.  He captivated audiences then, and continues to do so with this podcast.

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I announced my retirement after 332 episodes of this podcast. Toronto Mike was blindsided.  I had to fire him.   Listen here, if you dare. 
Thanks for all of your support.   I'm going golfing now.

Hebsy On Sports-The Retirement Announcement

Agonizing over the Maple Leafs loss to Tampa and their inability to clinch on home ice. Time to put Michael Bunting back into the lineup. Stanley Cup playoffs have been pretty good.  Same with the NBA.   The BlueJays host the Mariners this weekend.  Yes, the same team they blew an 8-1 lead against in the playoffs last year.   Why does the "Quality Start" stat even exist in baseball?   Kikuchi threw 5 and two thirds scoreless and doesn't get credit for a QS?   Dumb stat.     An ESPN reporter is fired for calling another reporter a F**king c**t in front of fans and cellphones.   And guess which TSN personality tweeted "Don't forget to wash your a**hole".   Go ahead and guess.   Or just listen to the podcast with me and Toronto Mike

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The Leafs have Tampa Bay right where they want them. Toronto Mike and I discuss the highs and lows of playoff hockey, and whether there is a conflict of interest surrounding referee Wes McCauley.  Also, the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NBA post season,  The Bluejays and the dumb tweet by pitcher Anthony Bass, who might be one of the least-liked players in Bluejays history.    And why do people from BC hate me just for complimenting Canucks broadcasters Shorty and Cheech?    Hope you enjoy the show. 

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A 9 year old caused the Raptors to miss 18 free throws. Why was this allowed to happen?  Me and Toronto Mike discuss this story, plus the latest on the Maple Leafs and their upcoming playoff series with Tampa.  I'm picking the Leafs in 7 games.   Are the BlueJays going to end up like that talented 1984 team that couldn't catch the Detroit Tigers?   It's way too early, but Toronto needs to bring the 13-0 Tampa Bay Rays down a notch, starting tonight at the newly partially-renovated Rogers Centre.   And should the NHL try the "play in" format like the NBA?   TV ratings are huge for these pre-playoff encounters.    Hope you enjoy the show.

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Are today's Boston Bruins better than the Habs of the 70s? Toronto Mike and I get into the "loser point", and how it's changed the way we calculate wins and points.   Also, the Leafs are preparing for a tough series with Tampa, the Raptors will likely host a play-in game vs. Chicago and it could be the end for Nick Nurse.  The Bluejays are winning on the road, but their president, Mark Shapiro, seems more excited about the brisket sandwiches they're going to serve in the new beer garden at Rogers Centre.   A race war in women's basketball because of a little trash talking?   Get ready for more of this type of behaviour.  And, it's going to be a wild ride at the Masters, and perhaps the final one for Tiger Woods.   Plus, my thoughts on the hundreds of faces and voices I see and hear on TSN and Sportsnet.   You need a programme to keep up.   Hope you enjoy the weekend.

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