Vernon Wells returns to Toronto as an Angel with a 1st pitch Home Run (August 12, 2011)

***Background info leading up to the above video***
Vernon Wells spent the previous 12 seasons as the centre fielder for the Toronto Blue Jays. At one point, he was annointed as the franchise player! During the latter part of his tenure, he was awarded a lucrative contract with the Blue Jays ($126 million, 7 year contract extension, 2008-2014). In spite of being a 3-time gold glove winner, a 3-time all-star, a 4-time .300 hitter, & a hitter with some power, Wells was at the receiving end of a divided segment of fans who either loved him or criticized him for what they felt was underperformance in relation to his contract!

On January, 21, 2011, Wells' lucrative contract was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim! The trade also received split reviews!

***Description of above video***
On August 12, 2011, the Angels made their first appearance in Toronto, also marking Vernon Wells' first return to Toronto since the trade, this time as a left fielder! As he made his way to the batters box for his very first plate appearance of the game, Wells received a loud warm welcome by the majority of the home fans at the Rogers Centre, even eliciting a lengthy standing ovation by the loud majority!

On the first pitch from Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow, Vernon Wells belted a solo home run over the left centre field wall, scoring the opening run of the game!

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