Roy Halladay is inducted into the Hall of Fame

[@naftulzvi3353]

Great speech, I can't even imagine how hard it was to give. Having to give another eulogy for Roy in front of that many people.

[@sportsguy86ify]

maybe not quite as hard as ud think. the strength is in what she's already done, keeping herself together, 2 years is a good amount of time. she's adjusted as all humans to do to new realities. the shock is over. yesterday may even been a better day for her. maybe she enjoyed a day all the attention on him and praise he got. or letting her thoughts and saying things from her heart. unless you mean in terms of public speaking anxiety-- not sadness. then thats a different thing

[@sportsguy86ify]

in that case, i think the pressure was off her. there was no scenario where she would've been judged for a poor speech. the sympathy was already so strong, she could've not gotten a word out, and nobody would think any less of her

[@sportsguy86ify]

finally when u go through that type of loss, a thing like a speech becomes trivial. uve felt real suffering. u become stronger. and she seemed strong. not bad on the eyes either, she may have been roy's best accomplishment

[@naftulzvi3353]

@@sportsguy86ify Considering her body language and constant sniffling, you're clearly not speaking for her.

[@GratefulInRecovery]

Roy was a class act. He is smiling today at this act of pure love....

[@FullmetalNinja25]

Much respect from a Yankees fan, Roy was a great Pitcher I was legit scared of him whenever the Yankees played the Blue Jays and he was the SP that's how great he was.

[@ssrafael]

I'm a Yankee fan myself and totally understand what you mean. Some of my friends and I had what you could call a joke. Whenever Roy Halladay was starting a game it was like "8 IP, 3 H, 0 Runs". He was a great person and a great athlete.

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Honestly i was scared of your guys Rivera (apologies for misspell)! You just knew when He came into the game it was GAME OVER!

[@ssrafael]

@@davidfitzpatrick4254 I was scared of some of yours as well. Alexis Rios for example... you just knew a hit into the gap was coming.

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

@@ssrafael very true. I laugh because after he went to Boston the crowd would always boo him!

[@robertfeinberg748]

As one who roots for both the Yanks and Phils, both teams have lost players to flying accidents. Does anyone have any insight into why Halladay undertook his final flight knowing he was impaired by the toxic cocktail he ingested?

[@h1989w7373]

Great pitcher, RIP ROY! your definitely missed.

[@treymagathan847]

RIP Roy Halladay. You'll go down as the best workhorse of the 21st Century. While you may be gone, your legacy will never be.

[@mattd5147]

Thank you Doc for everything you did for the Phillies organization and the city of Philadelphia. It was an absolute pleasure and an honor to watch you perform. You were amazing on and off the field. May you Rest In Peace and May your family continue to be strong and carry on your legacy. “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die”.

[@jebbanks2533]

I still remember watching the no hitter vs the Reds in the playoffs. My dad and I will cherish that moment together forever. Thanks Doc Go Phils

[@winstonw2020]

He was the most dominant pitcher I ever saw. Living in Toronto and watching most of his games when he pitched, it was almost impossible to beat him. If he played on the Yankees.. 30 game winner per season. He was the best in his era.

[@briandelgado6599]

The legend! Well deserved! Thank you Doc for your contributions and may you continue to rest in paradise!

[@FINEST-uz9ek]

Happy to see him inducted his baseball legacy and greatness will live on forever as a HOF member.

[@annahutchinson]

Great speech Brandi. Miss you Doc more than I can say. Love the hat with the Blue Jays and Phillies. I have to get one. RIP Roy

[@stryderdev]

Doc Halladay was the hardest working player, outworking everyone. All class. RIP Doc

[@koalacrew8482]

We will always love you Roy ❤️❤️

[@mpa1931]

Brandy is such a strong woman a true inspiration. And as a Phillies fan I appreciate the no logo gesture but I think he should've had the Blue Jays logo on his hat.

[@Filterite5]

Yeah Jays for sure.

[@a-train69420]

I’m a bit late here, and perhaps a bit biased as a Phillies fan, but I disagree with you. He may have spent the majority of his career with the Jays, but he had his best moments with the Phillies. He clearly loved and was beloved by both organizations and cities. No logo was definitely the best decision.

[@doublem1975x]

@@a-train69420That’s not how it works bud. He spent 85% of his career with the Bluejays and had his best seasons here. He also signed a 1 day contract to retire as a bluejay not a phillie. He also said publicly that he wanted to be inducted as a bluejay at his level of excellence award ceremony in 2016. His widow is defying his wishes and that is a shame. Either way the Phillies would still get written acknowledgment on the plaque.

[@Jakeystar]

It’s nice they honored him like that.

[@KardiFan2000]

Jays fans will always love you Doc! Sad that you couldn't be there to give your speech...R.I.P.

[@viciouslysilent]

Rest easy Doc, you are now baseball eternal.

[@ToneRetroGaming]

Just happy to see Doc get in and also happy to see 250-300 wins not being the benchmark anymore. I think in his prime and at his best which lasted several years he was one of the greatest of the modern era. RIP.

[@masternachos]

What do you mean by 250-300 wins being the benchmark? The HOF's been electing pitchers with fewer wins than that since almost the beginning. Half the pitchers elected in the 1950s had fewer than 200 wins; Dizzy Dean only had 150 wins. (And because of historical timing, it might come up: None of those pitchers lost time due to WWII.)

[@vinnytesla9731]

as a single guy, I hope to come across this type of a woman someday .... what a blessing in this day and age for a woman to show this much respect and admiration for her guy, even though he's no longer around ,,,,,, many would have gotten pampered and dolled up, and looked to milk the spotlight for themselves ....... she's there in a simple dress and minimal jewelry, breaking down and wiping away tears the whole time, while still being strong and giving a dignified and powerful speech (clearly indicating that she is looking to make this moment completely about him, and not about herself) .... even so, a lot of her own soul, views, and family values come through in her speech, illustrating that she is an outstanding woman and person ("it takes a village", "no one is perfect, but...") .... the late Roy is comforted in knowing that this woman will raise the children in the best possible way

[@marcovehurley]

The greatest player in MLB history to come out of my home state Colorado, lot of love for this guy. A talent like no other.

[@paulelliott3220]

Brilliant player, tragic loss - well deserved induction RIP Roy - you never will be forgotten

[@loljuliowrld]

rest in peace legend. you deserved everything you accomplished in your career.

[@dzanier]

I don't cry as much as I used to, but here I couldn't help myself. Gob Bless Roy and his family.

[@masternachos]

Roy Halladay's numbers 2001-2011: 175-78, 8 all star selections, 2 Cy Youngs, three other times in the Top 3 in voting, 1795 strikeouts to just 397 walks... and a 2.98 ERA! (2.90 if you take out his 4.20 in 2004)

[@brittanygarrison8030]

RIP Doc. Thanks for the memories. GO PHILS!!!!

[@jordankendall2705]

This was a great speech and should be the precedent going forward in every Hall of Fame. Every inductee deserves to have that moment to thank those who helped them get to that point, even if through a spouse or relative.

[@miniecua]

Great speech by Roy Halladay wife. God knows how tough it was to make that speech for her great husband. Respect from this Yankee fan.

[@michaelturchinskas8856]

Yeaaaahhhh Roy!! We miss ya budddddyyyy!!!!!

[@redbug3485]

True!

[@btcurry1]

TRAGIC HOW HE ENDED UP IN COOPERSTOWN, MY HEART GOES OUT TO BRANDY AND THEIR SONS,,,,,,,,DAVID MONTGOMERY AND ROY ARE COMMISERATING, AND SMILING DOWN ON US ALL !!!!!!

[@krlm2280]

He would have been first ballot if he was still here but his wife and boys did great honor in him and just seeing his boys let you know Roy was there especially his oldest being a split image of him

[@swagobaseball4511]

Well Deserved... I'm glad he was voted in... RIP Doc!!

[@danstewart3727]

This one hurts, I'm from Philly. I loved his time in Toronto but his time in Philly was special. One of the greatest to ever step on the mound. REST IN PEACE LEGEND

[@fklifter1]

IM from Toronto and it hurts me as he said on many occasions he was a Blue Jay thats why he went back and retired as a Blue Jay it was the Blue Jays who didnt give up on him and made him the great pitcher he was

[@fklifter1]

R.I.P Doc you will always be loved by the Jays fans

[@danstewart3727]

@@fklifter1 much respect to the Toronto fans. But he did a lot in Philly, perfect game,sy young, no hitter in the playoffs and a world series. Thanks for letting us borrow him for a few years, rip Roy

[@KardiFan2000]

@@danstewart3727 He didn't go to the World Series as a Phillie. But he had great moments with them nonetheless.

[@willyoppermannjr3221]

He should’ve been there to get his plaque it’s a shame that his life was cut so short I grew up watching him pitch in the minor leagues and in the majors for Toronto and Philadelphia rip Roy halladay

[@FranciscoPereiro]

Roy was not only a great pitcher but even a better person. I'm so proud to have followed Halladay's career since he was in the minor leagues and when he played with the Lara Cardenales in the Venezuelan winter league before his debut in the major leagues. Excellent person...

[@mikepuppetz9]

If Roy was 10 years younger, the Jays would’ve had at least 2 titles in this decade.

[@gradel888]

Phil Michaels but he should’ve won 2 with the Phillies in 2010 and 2011

[@sportsguy86ify]

no no, you can't play "if someone was 10 years younger" game. once you start that, the world would be an entirely different place. life is random, depending on people meeting at exact times, exact random circumstances, endless factors. the fact that roy even existed is because he was born at that exact second. it took that exact random moment to create that exact version of a human. if his parents mated 10 years later, it would've been a different person. and think how many endless generations before him met at the precise right time for him to even exist. overly analytic/serious to a hypothetical post, yes, but its just so stupid

[@sportsguy86ify]

not to mention, it would change the course of the Blue Jays franchise. they wouldn't have the same team in this past decade, had roy halladay not pitched from them in the decade prior. im typing this b/c there are people that dumb that take a post like this seriously.

[@herotomillions4095]

I like Roy and I like the Jay's but if Roy was 10 years younger, the Jay's would've had a completely different team. Can't agree with this

[@anonymousanonymity2815]

I wore a Phillies Halladay jersey and a Blue Jays hat to this

[@kimma508]

Very fitting!

[@joeomalley2835]

Great speech. RIP Roy Halladay.

[@sarahhoke3310]

If only he was here to see it 😔

[@KardiFan2000]

He was here to see it 👆🏿 from up there

[@joeyminnon5657]

Love u Roy great player miss u I was here when I saw him get inducted love u Roy.😔😢😭

[@DiegoVaz3]

As for me, the most moving moment was the 2010 NLCS game 5 when Phillies were down 1 game to 3 and Roy pitched in game 5 and pulled his hamstring and nevertheless he stayed in the game and continued pitching the pitches he could use without much stretching while riding a bicycle between the innings to keep the hamstring loose, leading the Phillies to a 4-2 victory over SF Giants.

[@CorynthianLeather]

Well earned, what an amazing athlete and person

[@Phield_Trip]

RIP DOC!!! ❤

[@thedude3065]

one of the greatest starting pitchers that ever lived

[@Jake-cc7ie]

Amazing!

[@Mitsuru14]

We love you Doc!

[@ceciljustice7283]

although it's been a quarter of a century since these two met and one team couldn't stand the other but I like how the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies came together and honoring this incredible man who's not able to be here to present his speech to accept this honor. deciding not to have a logo on his plaque because he loved both organizations. Brandy, you and your sons are well in our prayers and we thank you so much for sharing your dad and husband with us this great game we love baseball.

[@herotomillions4095]

Should've gone in as a Blue Jay. He went on record more than once that if he goes to the Hall, he'll be going in as a Blue Jay

[@kyleosborne8559]

Favorite pitcher and the idle of my childhood. My favorite philly. Congrats Doc

[@julianc6863]

Dominant pitcher. Phillies fan he was incredible

[@MrStump156]

Simply, outstanding.

[@Superdog-kh3ee]

R.I.P Roy 🙏⚾ you will be miss!

[@hikeryoga7079]

Shes pretty

[@miro11912]

She really is... And strong hearted as well

[@anandguruji83]

R.I.P ROY HALLADAY

[@anandguruji83]

R.I.P ROY HALLADAY

[@tennesseetennesseeaintnopl3585]

Brings tears to my eyes, too

[@krlm2280]

RIP doc Halladay still don't believe he's gone he was gonna be a HOF player before his timely passing congrats to his family

[@NYYanks2003040506]

One of my favorite pitchers to watch, even when he was handcuffing the Yankees. Just had to give him his due. RIP.

[@williamk6136]

Great job Brandy. A HOF worthy speech!

[@WorldwideWyatt]

Thanks for the memories Roy.

[@tonymeier4382]

Roy your the best and your wife did an amazing job welcome to the hall of fame you deserve it

[@idenia1]

로이 할러데이가 그렇게 갔다는게 아직도 믿기지 않는다..ㅜ.ㅜ

[@walkinglegend2689]

Rip ! You a legend

[@steviet323]

Philly will always love you Doc!

[@jmoney888]

Rip roy

[@cfdmedicambo68relf7]

God Bless U Ms. Halladay, Much 2 U And Your Kids

[@bearhug72]

WE MISS YOU DOC...34 4EVER

[@herotomillions4095]

With all due respect to the Halladay Family, Doc is a Blue Jay through and through. He grew up from a boy to a man in Toronto. He retired a Blue Jay. He said in Philly he felt like a Blue Jay wearing a Phillies uniform. He said on more than one occasion, if he goes to the hall, he'll be going in as a Blue Jay. I think the Hall should've stepped in on this one

[@ceciljustice7283]

can't go against Roy halladay's family cfor the choice because they love both organizations. yes it was a blue jay primary of his career and they make him feel home, but they also gave him the opportunity to go to Philadelphia to try to win a championship.

[@herotomillions4095]

@@ceciljustice7283 and that's why the Hall should've stepped in

[@KardiFan2000]

@@ceciljustice7283 Still...12 years with one team vs. 4 years with another team. The decision should've been obvious, and Roy wanted to go in as a Jay when he was alive. Seems like his wishes were ignored.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

They decided two leave it split "no logo" in respect of both organizations. Roy is in Cooperstown, which, should be the main focus

[@herotomillions4095]

@@MarloSoBalJr he was going to the Hall regardless. Besides how the player felt (that he should go in as a Blue Jay), it's also how he's remembered. Halladay was 4 years in Philly, 12 years in Toronto at the MLB level. However, he spent longer in that organization as he was drafted by them in 95. He's remembered as a Blue Jay. 4 years in Philly isn't going to erase that. It's just disappointing

[@sharikajeter3612]

It's a shame that Roy Halliday didn't live to see this day, his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I know his family was there representing him. But I like to think he was there in spirit.

[@KingClipps]

Well deserving

[@CrazyCrab]

That's rough for Bluejays fans that he has no logo on the cap. Under the circumstances I understand the decision but still.. He spent about 15 years in the Bluejay organization. 4 with the Phils.

[@marcovalentini5741]

Toronto loved him, during an otherwise bleak time. A stand up guy.

[@kevinhirtle9754]

I still say if Roy had of been here for this hed go into the Hall as a Blue Jay but none the less I fully Respect this decision Congrats Roy and R.I.P Doc

[@fklifter1]

well said

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

True Legend Roy Halladay....Always a BlueJay to me

[@eaglesofsports6776]

RESPECT FOREVER !!!!

[@yellowflamegaulent3902]

R.I.P

[@juliewarrington4247]

May Roy Holiday Rest In Peace.

[@Thebanana222]

rip Roy Halladay

[@ostrich2956]

RIP

[@martylivell3412]

Nice speech

[@briank2502]

Great pitcher, great speech, very sad story. Terrible thumbnail picture.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Sad. It was not too long ago he was torturing my Orioles but the man was a bonafide HoFer and glad he's finally in. We all wish he was here to experience it tho

[@D_Avila209]

Well done.

[@qqlifestyle3766]

shouldve gotten inducted as a blue jay. congrats nonetheless to the halladay family !

[@anonymousanonymity2815]

QQ Lifestyle no he shouldn’t have

[@KardiFan2000]

@@anonymousanonymity2815 Yes he should've. He played 12 seasons in Toronto and had most of his success playing there.

[@Eagles2020]

Will B. Smooth - formerly KardiFan2000 success like not winning a playoff game. He had the most success as a Philly

[@thejuiceman1190]

@@asher5831 he never won a ring with the Phillies he got traded there after

[@KardiFan2000]

@@Eagles2020 Don't toot your own horn. You guys barely even made it out of the NLDS for Doc. The ONLY reason Jays fans were rooting for you guys was because of him, and you guys blew it. Btw, success is subjective.

[@juliewarrington4247]

Rest In Peace.

[@MatthiaGryffine]

I actually had no idea that a Hall of Fame inductee could go in without a team affiliation.

[@mlbolts72]

Holliday was a good one ⚾️😊

[@captlucky2320]

When people say a pitcher is a horse that was DOC

[@pp3763]

GREATEST BLUE JAYS PITCHER!!!

[@spookerredmenace3950]

so awesome hes in the Hall. did he go in as a Toronto Blue Jay?

[@herotomillions4095]

Nope. But he should have

[@spookerredmenace3950]

@@herotomillions4095 thats sad

[@fklifter1]

He should of gone in as a Blue Jay .He always said im a Blue Jay and always will be a Blue Jay thats why he went back and retired as a Blue Jay because it was the Blue Jays who never gave up on him and made him the pitcher he was R.i.P Doc you will never be forgotten by fans of Toronto

[@anonymousanonymity2815]

fklifter1 it doesn’t matter dude

[@fklifter1]

@@anonymousanonymity2815 Everyone has their own opinion DUDE

[@anonymousanonymity2815]

fklifter1 except the idea that you seem to think it matters what drawing is on his hat is moronic DUUUUDDE

[@fklifter1]

@@anonymousanonymity2815 how old are you 5 no i dont i just thinking what the man himself would of wanted

[@KardiFan2000]

@@anonymousanonymity2815 Not "moronic", it's called a logical decision , which the Hall failed to make.

[@jimsarge3id359]

#RoyHalladay = #Philly Strong! @BrandyHalladay amazing wife, mother and #Phillies Pride.

[@juaneduardo504]

AMAZING WIFE ???? ...

[@stevedrums1675]

I hope somehow he was able to see his wife represent him so well. Most moving.

[@thedude3065]

Philadelphia should retire his number like Toronto did

[@c0oked638]

They will eventually. No one wants to wear #34 in Philly, so it probably will be retired soon. Harper even changed his number to honor Roy Halladay.

[@ronachten2902]

Guy was a Jay.

[@mikecurialle5042]

AMEN

[@jasonburdette7879]

Very sad ! Great pitcher

[@dodgersftw1959]

So sad what happened

[@dodgersftw1959]

Ik

[@willroderick4629]

🐐

[@navyguyinva]

More importantly, Doc was a Hall of Fane person.

[@millypoo7713]

The commissioner called him Holliday. I always thought it was pronounced Hale-a-day?

[@doublem1975x]

Should’ve been inducted as a bluejay. Shame on his wife for defying his wishes.

[@stephenryan5043]

I don't understand why he didn't go into the hall as a blue jay. Spent the vast majority of his career there and retired as a blue jay. just sort of bizarre

[@williamf5479]

Because both teams were special to him is why plus if u want to get technical he had two of his best games with philly

[@jamespallo4400]

I believe he threw a perfect game and a no hitter for the Phillies.

[@realeyesrealizereallies1194]

people actually thumb this down? wow