Last week Ted discussed how baseball has changed over the years and also what led him to branch out on his own. This week we will learn a bit more about the Chicken Suit … things such as history, malfunctions,…
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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Let’s Take a Closer Look at those Feathers
Tagged with: baseball, Casey Stengel, Ed Roush, George Brett, James Naughton, Jim Bottomley, Jim Rice, KGB Chicken, Major League Baseball, MiLB, Minor League Baseball, MLB, Padres, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, Sam Crawford, San Diego Chicken, San Diego Padres, Ted Giannoulas, Ted “The KGB Chicken” Giannoulas, The Famous Chicken, Ty Cobb, wayne mcbrayer, Willie Mays
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Every Chicken needs to Fly the Coop Sometime
We left off last week chatting with Ted about the possibility of selling the rights to the Chicken and the evolution of the character. This week Ted discusses the difficulties with the role, how baseball has changed over the years,…
A Chat With Mallex Smith at Lake Elsinore
Before the season, our friends in the Right Filed Mission were looking for players that have swagger. That cocky confidence and presence on the field that makes them stand out above other players. Well, during a recent trip to Lake Elsinore,…
Tagged with: baseball, Eugene, Eugene Emeralds, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Ken Griffey Jr, Lake Elsinore, Lake Elsinore Storm, Mallex Smith, MiLB, Minor League Baseball, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, Rickey Henderson, Right Filed Mission, Santa Fe Community College, The Diamond, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm
Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm
Madres trip to Lake Elsinore 7/12/2014
We left at 3:30PM for Lake Elsinore with snacks, water and some yummy Jell-O shooters provided by Summer Serrano, our Madres President. After a quick stop in Escondido to pick up a few more people, we were on our way with…
Tagged with: Christina Duarte, Ernesto Frieri, Jennifer Cairns, Jeremy Rodriguez, Lake Elsinore Storm, Summer Serrano, Teri Carlson
Posted in Fan Focus, Uncategorized
Posted in Fan Focus, Uncategorized
The KGB Chicken’s First Shtick on the Field
We left off last week talking with Ted about the city that was too conservative to invite him to perform. Now, let’s find out if Ted would ever sell the rights to the Chicken. Let’s see what he says as…
Tagged with: Art Williams, Ballard Smith, baseball, Famous SD Chicken, Jack Murphy Stadium, KGB Chicken, Major League Baseball, MLB, Padres, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, San Diego, San Diego Chicken, San Diego Padres, Ted Giannoulas, Ted “The KGB Chicken” Giannoulas, The Famous Chicken, The KGB Chicken, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
On The Farm with Joe Ross
Joe Ross is a big man with a big future lying ahead of him. Drafted in the 1st round of the 2011 draft and has slowly started to learn down to pitch. Joe is entering his 2nd full season as…
Tagged with: Babe Ruth League, baseball, Fort Wayne, Joe Ross, Jose Reyes, King Felix, Lake Elsinore Storm, MiLB, Minor League Baseball, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, Tyson Ross, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm
Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm
First Trip With The Madres
My first memory of hearing the name Madres was at Jack Murphy Stadium. I was at the ballpark early with some friends and there was a luncheon going on, so I decided to check it out. I was told by…
Tagged with: Fanfest, Jack Murphy Stadium, Madres, Rebecca Herman, San Diego County
Posted in Fan Focus, Uncategorized
Posted in Fan Focus, Uncategorized
Back to the 80’s With Terry Kennedy
We were excited to meet up with Terry Kennedy the night of the 1984 Anniversary celebration at Petco. He was signing autographs and we asked if he would consider completing our Throwback Thursday Padres Alumni questionnaire. He agreed and we…
Tagged with: Al Olmsted, baseball, Bob Geren, Bob Shirley, Cal Ripken, Chicago Cubs, Gene Tenace, Goose Gossage, Graig Nettles, Jack McKeon, John Littlefield, John Urrea, Kim Seaman, Major League Baseball, Mike Phillips, MLB, Padres, Padres 1984 Team, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, Rollie Fingers, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Steve Swisher, Terry Kennedy, Tim Flannery, Tony Gwynn, wayne mcbrayer, World Series
Posted in Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
Posted in Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
The City Too Conservative for The Famous SD Chicken
We left off last week chatting with Ted about his incredible relationship with Ted Turner. Now, let’s discover the only major city in North America where the Famous SD Chicken has yet to perform! Also – learn about some fun…
Tagged with: Boston, Boston Garden, Boston Strong, Famous SD Chicken, Fenway, Fleet Center, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, Red Auerbach, Red Sox, San Diego, San Diego Chicken, Ted Giannoulas, Ted “The KGB Chicken” Giannoulas, The Famous Chicken, the old Boston Garden, Tuesdays with Ted, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
At Lake Elsinore with Jeremy Baltz
It is always a blessing to have good friends in life. The type of friends who are there to encourage you, pick you up when your down and help lead you to make good decisions. Jeremy Baltz is a player…
Tagged with: baseball, Billy Gasparino, Binghamton University, Derek Jeter, Eugene, Fort Wayne, Lake Elsinore Storm, LeMoyne University, Louisville Slugger Freshman Player of the Year, MiLB, Minor League Baseball, North Carolina, Padres, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, St. John University, wayne mcbrayer, Williamsport, Yankees
Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm
Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm