It was never officially changed from the Phillies, which has been there official name since 1883. Some Baseball writers in the 1940s began to call them the "Blue Jays" because of their blue caps, but that nickname was not recognized by the team, the National League, or Major League Baseball. The name of the team that lost on 1883 April 30 has remained the same till their loss on 2011 October 7.
The Philadelphia Phillies were known as the Blue Jays in the 1944 and 1945 seasons.
The Toronto Blue Jays won their second consecutive world championship by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
As far as MLB teams go, there were none. The only teams that began in 1883 were the Philadelphia Phillies (also known as the Philadelphia Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Quakers) and the San Francisco Giants (also known as the New York Giants and the New York Gothams).
Roy Halladay played on two teams during his career.Toronto Blue Jays (1998-2009)Philadelphia Phillies (2010-present)
Andy Seminick debuted on September 14, 1943, playing for the Philadelphia Blue Jays at Shibe Park; he played his final game on September 21, 1957, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium.
The Philadelphia Phillies were known as the Blue Jays in the 1944 and 1945 seasons.
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1992: The Blue Jays defeated the Atlanta Braves, 4 games to 2. 1993: The Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 2.
The Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series ... the Blue Jays won 15-14.
The Toronto Blue Jays won their second consecutive world championship by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1993 World Series.
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The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1993 World Series, 4 games to 2.
On 1993 October 20, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 15 to 14.