The Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Buffalo Bisons have a rich history. While the current franchise was founded only in 1979, it assumed the history of the minor- and major-league teams dating back to the 19th century.
How players are faring on the Bisons doesn’t necessarily impact how bettors approach the baseball betting markets at the BetMGM online sportsbook, but how Buffalo performs can give an indication of how strong Toronto’s depth is.
Which Numbers are Retired by the Buffalo Bisons?
| Number | Player |
| 6 | Ollie Carnegie |
| 25 | Luke Easter |
| 30 | Jeff Manto |
| 42 | Jackie Robinson |
Who Has Their Number Retired By the Bisons?
Ollie Carnegie, Luke Easter, Jeff Manto, and Jackie Robinson have their numbers retired by the Bisons. Robinson’s number 42 has been retired across baseball in recognition of his role in breaking the colour barrier.
Carnegie is one of the best players in Bisons history and was named International League MVP in 1938.
Easter was a dominant power hitter who also won an MVP while playing for the Bisons.
Manto hit 79 home runs across four seasons with the Bisons. The corner infielder had a long, big-league career, but never had a significant impact, finishing with 0.7 career bWAR.
Are There Any Famous Players From the Bisons?
Yes, plenty of all-time great players have played for the Bisons.
Jim Thome, CC Sabathia, and Johnny Bench are three Hall of Fame players who have represented the Bisons.
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