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Was that Colonel Sanders Behind Home Plate at the Blue Jays Game?

KFC Canada renamed its Zinger Sandwich to Dinger Sandwich to support the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2025 World Series, using a Colonel Sanders promotion.

  • During Game 2 at the Rogers Centre, a man dressed as Colonel Sanders sat behind home plate, which KFC Canada confirmed was a promotion tied to their renamed sandwich.
  • KFC Canada said it renamed the Zinger Sandwich to the Dinger Sandwich to support the Toronto Blue Jays, with Azim Akhtar saying it celebrates Canadian baseball fandom and hits.
  • Fans reacted by speculating and joking that the appearance caused the Blue Jays' loss, invoking the 'Curse of the Colonel' urban legend, social media users reported.
  • After a 5-1 loss for Toronto, the series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Monday at Dodger Stadium.
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Was that Colonel Sanders behind home plate at the Blue Jays game?

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habsolumentfan.com broke the news in on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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