The Official SAN DIEGO PADRES GU Thread
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Saw this guy play centerfield for the Padres in 1976 at the age of 36. Still had some wheels. Distinctly remember a running sliding catch he made that stole a hit.
Got rid of many bats over the past few years, but this one is an untouchable . . . Bicentennial Willie Davis.Comment
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Thanks, R.C. The home version sold in the recent Grey Flannels auction; I decided not to bid once the it had 3+ bids. Would have been fun, though, to have both the home and road of Wise's last year in a Padres jersey.Jay Shelton
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Hey Jay!
I know how much you love the brown . . . So here's one dedicated to the state of Texas. Former Padre and current Rangers Bullpen Coach Andy Hawkins. Dick Williams once called him the "Timid Texan". We know how Dick was so we won't get into that (or the No Hitter Loss). Has the distinction of being the only Padres pitcher to record a WIN in the World Series. I was at that game. Detroit was just too good.
Randy's been at Spring Training in Peoria the last couple of years as an instructor. Great guy.Jay Shelton
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Great, great jersey, R.C. I had Andy sign a ball for me about two years ago. The Rangers have autograph Wednesdays from 6:00 - 6:30, and they have a player and/or coach situated at a signing station down the left field line, behind home plate, and down the right field line in the concourse; you never know who will be there (it is not pre-posted). Just happened that the one game we went to had Andy signing, so we visited for a few minutes about the 1984 World Series and the Padres. He's a nice guy. Just imagine what could have happened had Bevacqua not stumbled between 2nd and 3rd in game one.... Just like the previous series against the Cubs, SD down 0-2 and had to win 3 straight at home (which they did). If they go to Detroit up 2-0 instead of 1-1, they would come back to San Diego having to win the last two.....
Unfortunately, as luck would have it, the Padres played the toughest teams in the World Series from two decades. 1984 Detroit Tigers. 1998 New York Yankees. The '98 team had to be one of the all time best.Comment
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Here is a rare Tony Gwynn bat. This is from Tonys first bat order on 10/26/1981.
Although, not game used, this is one of 6 bats ever ordered.Attached FilesComment
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I don't mean to hijack this thread but any Padres fans who want a reference on Tony Gwynn items, check out my website for dozens of photos of Gwynn game used memorabilia. Make sure to check out the "Salazar Collection" page.
There are also pics of the bat used for what was voted the best sports moment in San Diego sports history on the website.
I will post pics of a pretty special jersey in Padres history shortly.
Keep the great pics coming RC!Comment
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