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Why are they named the San Diego Padres?

Retry Correct Incorrect The San Diego Padres named themselves in honor the Spanish friars who founded the city in 1769. They were one of four expansion teams in 1969, alongside the Montreal Expos, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Pilots.

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Why are they named the San Diego Padres?

• The original owners were deeply religious
• The fans voted for it
• To celebrate Southern California’s mission style architecture
• Spanish friars founded San Diego