The tower, during an earthquake, doesn’t shake as much as the earth beneath it, in defiance of gravity. (Tom Peterson/For the Washington Post) Partially constructed on unexpectedly soft soil, the ancient bell tower began to lean before it was even finished, a historical goof that went on to become one of the world’s historical oddities - and made the tower a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Leaning Tower of Pisa and its 5.5-degree lean has vexed engineers for centuries. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 17, 2022.By Cleve R. He also helped call games for ESPN, TBS and the Baltimore Orioles, before joining Sportsnet's Blue Jays television crew in 2010. He was hired as the Blue Jays' manager in 2001, but was fired midway through his second season with the team after compiling a 100-115 record.īlessed with a silky voice and smooth delivery, Martinez first stepped behind the microphone in 1987 as a colour commentator for Jays games on TSN. Martinez enjoyed a 17-year Major League Baseball career as player that also included stops with the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran broadcaster's association with the Blue Jays dates back to 1981 when he began a five-year stint as one of the team's catchers.
Martinez, 73, said he hoped to rejoin his Sportsnet teammates for the Jays' stretch run later this season. Sign up here for Toronto breaking news alerts straight to your phone or e-mail.In a statement released by Sportsnet, Martinez said Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics would be his last for "a little while" as he begins weeks of cancer treatment. Buck Martinez, longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster, is stepping away from the broadcast booth after being diagnosed with cancer.
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