The joy of the moments leading up to Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Rangers turned to the sombre and reflective in the form of the Canadian national anthem, which came after "The Star-Spangled Banner" performed by Jeff Madden.
The beloved late Canadian tenor Michael Burgess was remembered with a recording of the stirring version of "O Canada" that he delivered during the Blue Jays' 1992 World Series appearance against the Braves.
Burgess, who became famous for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables," passed away from cancer at the age of 70 on Sept.