Saturday, April 15, 2017

Tucson Padres

Aug 25, 2012 Tucson, Az

The Tucson Padres were a Pacific Coast League Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres from 2011 - 2013. During the 2010 season the franchise held base as the Portland Beavers, and was sold to Jeff Moored, owner of the Padres. the team moved to Tucson until a new ballpark could be built in Escondido, Ca. 

The Tucson Padres played at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson. Plans fell through for the new Escondido stadium and the team would be sold to MountainStar Sports Group, and the team would move to El Paso and be renamed the El Paso Chihuahuas.

Franchise history:
Tucson Padres (2011-2013)
Portland Beavers (2001-2010)
Albuquerque Dukes (1972-2000)
Spokane Indians (1958-1971)
Los Angeles Angels (1903-1957)

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