Blue Jays: Disturbing details released surrounding Roy Halladay’s death

The National Transportation Safety Board released some disturbing details surrounding the tragic death of former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay.

The tragic ending of Blue Jays Hall of Famer Roy Halladay‘s life took an unfortunate turn yesterday when the NTSB released its findings into the plane crash that took place over the Gulf of Mexico in 2017.

It appears the iconic pitcher was dealing with some unpublicized demons as it is being reported by Sportsnet that Halladay had “amphetamine levels about 10 times therapeutic levels in his blood along with a high level of morphine and an anti-depressant that can impair judgment.”

The cause of the crash also appears to be a result of Halladay conducting high-risk maneuvres while flying low to the water at high rates of speed. The former Blue Jay was at times flying as little as five feet above the water while his final descend followed a steep climb where his speed dropped to 85 miles per hour resulting in a nosedive into the water.

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The cause of death has been attributed to blunt force trauma and drowning, however, the final report with the cause of the crash has yet to be released.

Halladay spent 12 seasons in Toronto and is arguably the best pitcher in franchise history although some would contend Dave Stieb is right there with him. The hurler was inducted into Cooperstown last summer, however, his family made the decision for Halladay to be inducted without representing a specific team.

The right-hander also spent four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies following an offseason trade in 2009. Halladay’s’ oldest son Braden was drafted by the Jays in the 32nd round of the 2019 amateur draft, however, he opted to attend Penn State University. The younger Halladay had made 2 scoreless relief appearances for Penn State prior to the season being halted due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Regardless of the recent findings, Halladay will always be a treasured member of the Blue Jays organization and hold a special place in the hearts of fans for years to come.