100 Things Padres Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

Most Padres fans have taken in a game or two at PETCO Park, have seen highlights of Steve Garvey, and remember the 1984 and 1998 World Series runs. But only real fans know the significance of .394, the original team colors, or how long Benito Santiago’s hitting streak lasted. 100 Things Padres Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the San Diego Padres. Whether you’re a die-hard booster from the days of Ollie Brown or a recent supporter of the team, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Padres writer Kirk Kenney has collected every essential piece of Padres knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

Kirk Kenney has been a sportswriter for the San Diego Union-Tribune since 1985. He graduated from San Diego State, where he majored in business and minored in journalism. He lives in San Diego. Randy Jones played for the Padres for eight seasons, winning the National League Cy Young Award one year after he was drafted. His No. 35 is retired by the Padres.