Cito Gaston - Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors

  • In 1970, Gaston was selected for the All-Star Game as a reserve outfielder.
  • Also in 1970, Gaston received the San Diego Padres team MVP award.
  • In 1989, Gaston was the "Baseball Man of the Year" in Canada.
  • In 1993, Gaston was voted "Sportsman of the Year".
  • Managed the American League team in the 1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
  • Managed the American League team in the 1994 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
  • The University of Toronto granted Gaston an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree in June 1994.
  • In 1999, Gaston's Blue Jays uniform name and number (#43) were honoured by addition to the Rogers Centre's Blue Jays "Level of Excellence".
  • In 2002, Gaston was elected into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • Gaston was inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
  • In 2008, Gaston was presented a Negro League Hall of Fame Legacy Award (Jackie Robinson Award).
  • In 2011, Gaston was inducted into the Ontario Sport Legends Hall of Fame.

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