Almost every kid that plays baseball grows up dreaming that one day, he’ll become a major league player. The odds are against them from the beginning. “Of every 50 players drafted by a team each season, you’re lucky 1or 2…
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Otter on a Mission – A Conversation with Bryce Morrow
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Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm, San Antonio Missions
Posted in Lake Elsinore Storm, On the Farm, San Antonio Missions
The Night Ray Kroc Took Over the Mic
John DeMott is best remembered for his shotgun call of Padres players names as they came out of the dugout to start the game. His call of Padres shortstop #11 E-N-Z-O- Hernandez is remembered by Padres fans of the…
Tagged with: baseball, Buzzie Bavasi, Enzo Hernandez, John DeMott, Major League Baseball, MLB, Padres, Padres360, Ray Kroc, San Diego, San Diego Padres, Sports Illustrated, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Padres History, Padres Throwback Thursday
Posted in Padres History, Padres Throwback Thursday
The One Regret of the Famous Chicken
Last week we scrambled it up a bit by learning more about The Grand Hatching. This week … Regrets – he’s had a few … but then again, too few to mention, but Ted did mention one. Padres360: You…
Tagged with: baseball, Famous SD Chicken, KGB Chicken, Major League Baseball, MLB, Padres, Padres360, Rebecca Herman, San Diego, San Diego Chicken, San Diego Padres, Ted Giannoulas, Ted Turner, Ted “The KGB Chicken” Giannoulas, The Famous Chicken, The KGB Chicken, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Who Recalls The Grand Hatching?
Last week we took a peek under the Chicken’s feathers. For this edition of Tuesday with Ted, we will dig into behind the scenes and The Grand Hatching as well as “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.” PADRES360: What…
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Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Let’s Take a Closer Look at those Feathers
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,…
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
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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,…
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
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Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
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…
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Posted in Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
Posted in Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
Randy Jones Near No-Hitter
39 years ago, Randy Jones hurled his second one-hitter of the season in a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Stadium. Catcher Bill Plummer doubles in the 8th inning for the Reds only hit.
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Posted in Padres Throwback Thursday
Posted in Padres Throwback Thursday
Memories From John D’Acquisto
John D’Acquisto was a pitcher for the Padres from 1977-1980. His best season came during the Padres first winning season of 1978 when he posted a 4-3 record with a 2.13 ERA with 104 strikeouts and 10 saves. I…
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Posted in Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
Posted in Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday