Wednesday, March 6, 2013

God help me, I am a life-long Padre fan

God help me, I'm a life-long Padre fan


I am a life-long Padres fan, having lived in Ocean Beach in the mid- to late-70s. I was a San Diego resident when Randy Jones won his Cy Young, Butch Metzger won the National League Rookie Pitcher of the Year, the Padres hosted the All-Star Game and announcer Jerry Coleman took a turn at the Padres helm.

Cut me, and I'll bleed brown and gold.

I collect everything Padres - Sports Cards, Media Guides, programs, memorabilia, you name it, I collect it. Bottom line, if it deals with the Padres, I want it. I have plenty of doubles, including lots of Tony Gwynn, so I'm definiely interested in trading.

While, I now live in Iowa, I still religiously follow my Padres. A Public Affairs Specialist for the Iowa National Guard, I still make the occassional trip to San Diego to visit friends and to catch the odd Padres game.

Check in every now and then as I continue in my pursuit of life, liberty and the San Diego Padres. I think you'll enjoy the ride.

See you then!

2 comments:

  1. Still haven't really gotten over 1984 but I'm following and added you to my blog list.

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  2. Great first post! Reminds me of a question that my brother asked my dad:

    "Okay Dad, where to your loyalties lie? With God, your family, or your country?"

    "The Padres."

    Can't wait to read more! Glad to have another Padre fan on board!

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