Former Toronto Blue Jay “Doc” Halladay’s Hall induction was celebrated with grace as his widow Brandy gave an emotional speech, one that said she had been planning for months.
“This is not my speech to give,” Brandy Halladay told the crowd. “I’m going to do the best I can to say the things I believe Roy might have said or would have wanted to say if he was here today. The thank yous could and should go on for days when you consider the impact so many people had on Roy’s career.”
A tribute video played before Brandy stepped to the podium. Halladay’s best friend, former Blue Jays teammate Chris Carpenter, told some of his favorite stories, both on and off the field. Halladay’s best career highlights played. Brandy wiped away tears.
She then stood, posed with her husband’s plaque and stepped to the podium.
“I knew I was going to cry at some point,” she said.
She quickly recovered. Brandy said in her speech and afterward that she felt the support of the Hall of Fame players behind her.
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