10. November 9, 1997 - CFL East Final
Down 30-23 in the fourth quarter, the Toronto Argonauts score two touchdowns en route to a 37-30 win over the Montreal Alouettes. The victory allowed the Argos to advance to the Grey Cup final (held in Edmonton), which they ultimately won.
9. September 25, 2003 - Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Blue Jays first baseman Carlos Delgado becomes the 15th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in one game. Toronto would go on to win the match 10-8.
8. November 3, 1995 - Toronto Raptors vs. New Jersey Nets
The Raptors began their inaugural season with a 94-79 victory over the Nets. Alvin Robertson, who scored Toronto's first-ever basket, led all scorers with 30 points. Although a handful of games were played at Maple Leaf Gardens and Hamilton's Copps Coliseum, the SkyDome was designated as the Raptors' home arena until they moved to the Air Canada Centre in 1999.
7. November 26, 1989 - The 77th Grey Cup
With seconds left in the game, Saskatchewan's Dave Ridgway kicks the winning field goal as the Roughriders edged out the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 43-40 in an exciting Grey Cup final. For his efforts, Ridgway was given the Most Valuable Canadian award.
6. May 31, 1997 - Bailey vs. Johnson
The title of "World's Fastest Man" would be decided after a 150-metre race between Canada's Donovan Bailey and American Michael Johnson. Bailey did not disappoint the hometown crowd, easily defeating his opponent after Johnson pulled up with a leg injury.
5. June 29, 1990 - Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics
Not only did Dave Stewart shut out the Blue Jays 5-0, the Oakland pitcher didn't allow a hit either. Stewart, who would later play for Toronto, also made history when he and Fernando Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first pitchers in both leagues to throw no-hitters on the same day.
4. March 24, 1996 - Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls
The expansion Raptors did the unthinkable. They defeated Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls 109-108. The loss was just one of 10 the Bulls would experience during the 1995-96 regular season. The Raptors completed their first season with a record of 21-61, finishing last in the NBA's Central Division, 51 games behind the first place Bulls.
3. October 20, 1992 - World Series, Game 3
For the very first time, a World Series game was played outside the United States. The match featured a spectacular catch by Toronto centre fielder Devon White, which led to a near-triple play. The Blue Jays would go on to win the game 3-2 over the Atlanta Braves. Toronto would capture their first World Series crown a few days later in Atlanta.
2. October 14, 1992 - American League Championship Series, Game 6
After three previous failed attempts, the Toronto Blue Jays finally advanced to the World Series. Toronto defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2, winning their first American League pennant in six games.
1. October 23, 1993 - World Series, Game 6
Down 6-5 in the bottom of the ninth, Toronto's Joe Carter hits a dramatic game-winning three-run home run off of Mitch Williams of the Philadelphia Phillies. Carter's blast clinches the Blue Jays' second straight World Series title. Since then, Carter has been immortalized in Canadian sports folklore.
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