Tom Cheek - Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors

Cheek was inducted into the Blue Jays Level of Excellence in 2005 with the number "4306" next to his name, signifying his streak. The Canadian Sports Hall of Fame established the "Tom Cheek Media Leadership Award" shortly before his death, for "playing a key role in promoting Canadian sports." Cheek was awarded the first award. During the 2006 season, the Blue Jays wore a white circular badge with the letters TC and a microphone in black beside the letters on their sleeve, in tribute to Cheek.

For seven straight years (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011), Cheek was named among the ten finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award by the Baseball Hall of Fame. The award is presented each year, during the Hall of Fame's induction ceremonies, to a broadcaster for "major contributions to baseball."