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San Diego Padres Tickets
The Padres, playing in the Western Division of the National League, is a Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in California. They are known as ‘The Friars.’ The Padres joined the MLB as part of the expansion in 1969. The other three teams that joined the MLB in this very expansion were: the then Montreal Expos – now known as the Washington Nationals; the then Seattle Pilots – now known as the Milwaukee Brewers; and the Kansas City Royals. San Diego Padres tickets sold slow at first but now the stadium is selling out to devoted fans. In the first six seasons, from 1969 to 1974, the team did not do well, in fact struggled, and had a loss record of more than 90 games each season. Prior to the 1974 season, there were plans afoot to sell the Padres to Joseph Danzansky, who was to relocate the Padres to Washington, D.C. Despite everyone jumping the gun, and designing new uniforms among others, the then owner of the Padres – C. Arnholt Smith, sold the team to Ray Kroc – the co-founder of MacDonald’s, who decided to keep the team in San Diego. In 1975, with some new acquisitions, the Padres started climbing out from the bottom of the barrel. They finished fourth with a 71-91 record, and in 1976, though they dropped down one place to finish fifth, had a new team record of 73 wins. Not until 1984 did a first Major League title come their way. The Padres first took the Western Division title of the National League and followed it up with the National League Pennant, by beating the Chicago Cubs. The San Diego Padres, however, lost the 1984 World Series to the powerful Detroit Tigers, 4 games to 1. The Padres have won the Western Division titles a total of five times, but the second one came after a gap of 12 years, in 1996. Their second National League pennant came after 14 years, in 1998. They have not yet won any World Series title. The Padres have had six players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are: Dave Winfield, Willie McCovey, Rollie Fingers, Gaylord Perry, Ozzie Smith, and Tony Gwynn. In addition to the # 42 jersey of Jackie Robinson, which has been retired throughout the MLB, the San Diego Padres have honored four of their past players by retiring their jersey numbers. Displayed at the top of the ‘batter’s eye’ in the center field of their home ground – The Petco Park, the jersey numbers are: #6, Steve Garvey – Played from 1983-87 With tickets always difficult to lay your hands on, it is best you arrange to procure your San Diego Padres tickets from licensed ticket brokers, such as Reedstickets.com. We can guarantee you the San Diego Padres tickets of your choice. Call our dedicated staff, and they will ensure you receive your San Diego Padres tickets, right on your doorstep.
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