A Toronto Blue Jays logo carved into the sandstone of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax was recently revealed to have been created by artist Craig Potter during a restoration project in 2015. The logo, featuring the Blue Jays emblem with a bird’s face and a maple leaf, was originally thought to date back to the 1990s but was actually crafted six years ago.
Potter, a stonemason specializing in decorative work, explained that his supervisor, an avid Blue Jays supporter, requested the logo carving as a friendly gesture. This initiative was inspired by another baseball-themed carving of a Boston Red Sox cap on the gallery’s north side. It is customary for stonemasons to leave personal marks on their projects, and Potter was pleased to contribute to the gallery in this unique way.
The gallery’s marketing director, Colin Stinson, only learned of the logo’s true origin when Potter came forward. As interest in the emblem grows, more visitors are stopping by to spot the distinctive carving. Potter expressed delight in the increased attention the logo is receiving, considering it a hidden gem for both locals and tourists.
With the Toronto Blue Jays currently in a tied playoff series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the carved logo has gained symbolic significance for the community. Stinson hopes that the logo will bring good luck to the team and inspire further support as the series progresses. Game 5 took place at Dodger Stadium, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome as the teams vie for victory.