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| 1966 | On the last day of the season, Sonny Jackson establishes a major league rookie record with his 49th steal, a mark that will last until Gene Richard (Padres) and Omar Moreno (Pirates) both surpass the accomplishment in 1977. The Astros shortstop will finish second in the Rookie of the Year balloting behind Tommy Helms of Cincinnati. |
| 1982 | At San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium, recording artist Vicki Carr and 43,077 fans sing an enthusiastic rendition of Happy Birthday before the Padres game with Atlanta, celebrating Ray Kroc's 80th birthday. The San Diego Chicken and Ronald McDonald pop out of a giant cake, surprising the team owner. |
| 2004 |
Steve Finley hits a walk-off grand slam for the second time in his career, having accomplished the feat with the Padres in 1998 against the Diamondbacks. The center fielder's ninth-inning bases-loaded home run in the 7-3 win over the Giants at Chavez Ravine clinches the NL West title for the Dodgers. (Ed note: Charles Gottschalk inspired this entry - LP). |
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