Norwood House Press San Diego Team Spirit

The San Diego Padres have been a part of the NL since 1969. In 1974 the team almost moved to Washington, D.C. At the last minute, the team was bought by Ray Kroc, the owner of McDonald's, and kept in San Diego. The San Diego Padres explores the history of the team, its greatest moments and members including Dave Winfield, Ken Caminiti, and Tony Gwynn. Chapters include information about today's team, the ballpark, uniforms over time, fans, major records, amazing stories and legends and much more. Additional features include timelines, maps, glossaries and game fundamentals. Content Consultant: James L. Gates Jr., Library Director, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.