It’s very different today, but in the 1980s and ’90s, Jays fans developed a reputation for being quiet, polite, and reserved.
When the SkyDome (now known as the Rogers Centre) opened in 1989, the crowd’s relative silence was blamed on corporate season ticket holders, rather than true fans, buying up the seats. In 1992, designated hitter Dave Winfield called on fans to support the team more vocally. His comments sparked a “Winfield Wants Noise” campaign that inspired fans to let loose and cheer the team on to their first World Series championship.
