It's Day 2 of the 2002 season, and 5,000 fans watch Tony Armas and the Expos play in Olympic Stadium. (CP PHOTO/Andre Forget)
CBC Sports Online | Last updated Sept. 29, 2004
By now, Canadians are used to reading the obituary for the Montreal Expos, but it appears that as the 2004 season winds down, Major League Baseball will say goodbye for good to Montreal.
Few sports franchises have had a more protracted death than the
Expos, a team that in the past 10 years has continually been forsaken
by a league, by its players, and finally, by its fans. We all saw
the symptoms of the disease -- empty seats, shifting ownership and
player rosters -- even if we couldn't agree on the diagnosis over
what killed the franchise.
The following stories look at the highs and lows of the 36-year-old
franchise.
WHAT'S IN THIS SECTION
How did it go wrong? Many people point to the 1994 strike season as the beginning of the end for the franchise.
The Expo greats Here's our roster of the best players to don the Montreal tri-colour.
The Top 10 memorable moments Ten events to remember from Expos history, from pitching perfection to crushing disappointments.
A look in the rear view A photo gallery of the players who contributed to the Expo legacy.
Key
dates in Montreal history The milestones for the 36-year-old
franchise.
The Expos year-by-year How they fared and how many fans came out. Plus, the all-time franchise stat leaders.
By the numbers Prime numbers in Expo history.
What they're saying Fans, players and commentators chime in on the move.
