With the 4th pick in the first round, the San Diego Padres select…outfielder and pitcher Dave Winfield from the University of Minnesota.
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Padres History – June 5, 1973
Tagged with: Dave Winfield, San Diego Padres, University of Minnesota
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
A Visit with former Padres Pitcher – Bill Greif
04/07/16 / Padres360.com / @Padres360 by Wayne McBrayer I really don’t know what ever inspired me to start collecting autographs, but I do remember the very first autograph I ever acquired, and where I got it from. The Padres were…
Tagged with: AAA Tidewater, Al Hrabosky, baseball, Bill Greif, Bob Davis, C. Arnholdt Smith, Cancer Connection, Cito Gaston, Clay Kirby, Covington Astros, Dan Spillner, Danny Frisella, Dave Freisleben, Dave Hilton, Dave Roberts, Dave Winfield, Derrel Thomas, Fred Kendall, Fred Norman, Gene Locklear, Houston Astros, J.R. Richard, John McNamara, Johnny Grubb, Ken Forsch, Knuckle curve, knucklebal, Larry Yount, Luis Melendez, Major League Baseball, Mark Schaeffer, McDonalds, MLB, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Padres, Padres360, Philadelphia Phillies, Randy Jones, Ray Kroc, Rebecca Herman, Robin Yount, Roger Craig, San Diego, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, The Mad Hungarian, University of Texas, Washington D.C, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
Excited for Opening Day in San Diego!
04/03/16 / Padres360.com / @Padres360 by Rebecca Herman It’s been a great weekend to lead up to the Padres Opening Day on Monday … bring on the baseball season! Music & Memories On Friday night, Wayne & I attended “Music…
Tagged with: Andy Green, Back to the Garden, baseball, Board & Brew, Brigantine, Dave Winfield, Don Welke, Eve Selis, Glen Erath, Hodad's, Hodad's at Petco Park, Jesse Agler, Jessie Agler, Major League Baseball, Mark Grant, Mark Larson, MLB, Mr. Softee, Nicky Patriarca, Padres, Padres Opening Day, Padres360, Randy Jones, Richie McDonald, San Diego, San Diego Padres, Shawne Merriman, Steve Vaus, Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe, Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman, wayne mcbrayer, Wayne Partello
Posted in At the Ballpark
Posted in At the Ballpark
Former Padres Pitcher George Stablein
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the third round of the 1978 MLB Draft out of California State University, Dominguez Hills, George Stablein was assigned to Reno of the A+ Cal League, where he compiled an 8-4 record with a…
Tagged with: AA Amarillo, AA Beaumont, AAA Hawaii, AAA Vancouver Canadians, Albuquerque Dukes, Atlanta Braves, baseball, CA, Cal League, California State University Dominguez Hills, Dave Winfield, George Stablein, Irvine, Jerry Coleman, Kaiser Permanente Physical Therapist, Major League Baseball, Padres, Padres360, Physical Therapist, Rebecca Herman, Reno A+, San Diego, San Diego Padres, San Francisco, Tacoma Rainiers, Texas League, wayne mcbrayer
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
Catching Up With Johnny Grubb
Drafted by the Padres with the 24th pick in the 1st round of the 1971 amateur draft (January Secondary), Johnny Grubb moved quickly though the minor league system. He was called up by the Padres September 10, 1972 and got…
Tagged with: 1984 World Series Champions, Atlanta Braves, Bob Davis, Dave Hilton, Dave Roberts, Dave Winfield, Detroit, Detroit Tigers, Fred Kendall, George Hendrick, Hector Torres, Johnny Grubb, Major League Baseball, Mike Caldwell, Mike Ivie, MLB, National League All-Star Team, Padres, Padres Hall of Fame, Padres360, Petco Park, Randy Jones, Rebecca Herman, Ron Reed, Rookie of the Year, San Diego, San Diego Padres, Silver Bullets (Ladies Team), Texas, wayne mcbrayer, Yogi Berra
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
Padres Memories From Brent Strom
Brent Strom was born in San Diego and grew up playing baseball locally. He was drafted by the Angels and Giants but never signed with either club. He was finally drafted in 1970 with the 3rd pick in the 1st…
Tagged with: AAA Albuquerque Dukes, Alan Foster, Angels, Brent Strom, Cleveland Indians, Dave Winfield, Expos, Gene Locklear, Giants, Houston Astros, Indians, Jack Murphy, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Randy Jones, San Francisco Giants, Steve Arlin, USC
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Posted in Padres History, Padres Players, Padres Throwback Thursday
40 Years Ago Today: 8/4/74
Today is an anniversary in Padres history that isn’t mentioned very often and is one I didn’t know about until I became friends with Dave Freisleben. We were talking last year and Dave mentioned that it was the anniversary of…
Tagged with: Bill Plummer, Bobby Tolan, Cesar Geronimo, Chris Cannizzarro, Cincinnati Reds, Cito Gaston, Clay Carroll, Clay “The Kid” Kirby, Dan Driessen, Dave Concepcion, Dave Freisleben, Dave Roberts, Dave Tomlin, Dave Winfield, Enzo Hernandez, Fred Kendall, Gene Locklear, Houston Astros, Joe Morgan, John McNamara, Johnny Bench, Ken Griffey Sr, Lowell Palmer, Nate Colbert, Pedro Bourbon, Pete Rose, Randy Jones, Ray Kroc, Rusty Gerhardt, Terry Crowley, Tony Perez
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
Posted in Padres History, Padres Players
A Mellow Tuesday Afternoon
In general, Tuesday afternoons are nothing to write home about. Tucked away in the middle of our weeks, they’re usually packed with routine tasks and must-do-now errands. It’s not often we recall something marvelous happening then. However, one particular Tuesday…
Tagged with: Anthony's Fish Grotto, baseball, Bob Chandler, Dan Spillner, Danny Topaz, Dave Freisleben, Dave Winfield, Dean’s Photo, Dennis Thomasson, Dodge Coronet, Enzo Hernandez, Glenn Beckert, Go Padres Go, Jan Ewell Crocker, Jerry Coleman, Jim Boettcher, Jim Eakle, John Grubb, John McNamara, KOGO-AM 600, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, McNamara’s Band, Mike Ivie, MLB, Padres, Padres360, Randy Jones, Ray Kroc, San Diego Padres, San Diego Stadium, San Diego State University, Ted Giannoulas, The KGB Chicken, Tuba Man’s Grand Slam, Willie McCovey
Posted in Padres Throwback Thursday
Posted in Padres Throwback Thursday
Does the SD Chicken have a Favorite Padre?
Welcome to our first edition of “Tuesdays with Ted.” We look forward to sharing his stories and insights over many weeks and hope, together, we can brighten your day regardless of the Padres’ score on a given day! We…
Tagged with: baseball, Chardonnay, Cincinnati Reds, Cubs, Dave Freisleben, Dave Winfield, Denise Wells, Dodgers, Don Zimmer, Famous SD Chicken, Fifty Barrels Winery, Henry Cotto, KGB Chicken, Kurt Bevacqua, Major League Baseball, MLB, Ozzie Smith, Padres, Padres360, Randy Jones, Ray Kroc, Rebecca Herman, Rollie Fingers, SABR Games Project, San Diego Chicken, San Diego Padres, Steve Garvey, Ted Giannoulas, The Famous Chicken, Tuesdays with Ted, wayne mcbrayer, Yankees
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Posted in Tuesdays with Ted
Meet the Right Field Mission
September 20, 2013 By Rebecca Herman and Wayne McBrayer Reflections … Over the many years I have been attending Padres games, I have seen players come and go. During that time, there were several people not playing on the diamond…
Tagged with: baseball, Corey Menotti, Dave Winfield, Harry the Heckler, Ishmael, Jim Eakle, K Dude, KGB Chicken, Luigi, Madres, Major League Baseball, McNamara’s Band, Mike Dees, MLB, Nate Colbert, Padres Teri, Padres360, Petco Park, Pete Sidler, Q Guy, Ramona High School, Ray Kroc, Rebecca Herman, Sally, San Diego, San Diego Padres, Terry Kennedy, The Dancing Friars of the Right Field Mission, The Famous Chicken, The Tuba Man, Tom Garfinkel, Tom Sidler, Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman, UCLA., wayne mcbrayer
Posted in At the Ballpark, Fan Focus
Posted in At the Ballpark, Fan Focus