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…
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The KGB Chicken’s First Shtick on the Field
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Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
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…
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Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
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
The Famous SD Chicken and Ted Turner
Last week in our visit with Ted, he talked about some of the people who have most surprised him through the years. As we continue this week, Ted talks about another rather famous Ted … Padres360 – Now didn’t…
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
Talking to Padres Alumni Larry Stahl
Larry Stahl is an outfielder who began his major league career in 1964 with the Kansas City City A’s. He played there for parts of 3 seasons before being selected off of waivers on October 14, 1966 by the…
An Itch to Scratch
Living and growing up in San Diego, my grandpa would take me to San Diego Stadium to watch the Padres play. The team wasn’t good but the players were friendly and the games were always fun. 1974 was the first…
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Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
A Visit with Norm Sherry
During the Salute to the 1984 Team Weekend, we were fortunate to see Norm Sherry in the Team Store. We took a chance and asked him if he would be willing to complete a questionnaire that we had prepared (in…
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Posted in Padres Throwback Thursday
Thoughts from Chris Cannizzaro
Padres360 includes honoring our past, encouraging our future, and supporting our team. Throwback Thursdays are devoted to honoring our past. We are very honored to share this about Chris Cannizzaro. Chris Cannizzaro was a catcher on 2 expansion clubs; the…
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Posted in Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
Padres Non-Roster Spring Training Invitees
January 23, 2014 by Rebecca Herman Josh Byrnes has been busy. Yesterday the Padres announced a seven player deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. We have acquired LHP Alex Torres and RHP Jesse Hahn in exchange for infielders Logan Forsythe and…
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Posted in Just the Facts, Transactions