San Diego Metropolitan cover story on John Moores John J. Moores (1944–) is an American businessman. Image File history File links John_Moores. ...
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Moores was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and grew up poor. He left Texas A&M University before graduating and became a programmer for IBM. Later, he received a BS degree in economics and law degree from the University of Houston. Moores considers his decision to attend law school "a boneheaded move" since he never wanted to practice law in the first place. Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Counties Nueces County Government - Mayor Henry Garrett Area - City 1,192. ...
Texas A&M University, often called A&M or TAMU, is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas. ...
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Lady Justice or Justitia is a personification of the moral force that underlies the legal system (particularly in Western art). ...
The University of Houston, formerly University of Houston–University Park, is a comprehensive doctoral degree-granting university[1] located in Houston, Texas. ...
Business He founded BMC Software in Texas in 1980 and was the lead venture capital financier for Peregrine Systems in California starting in 1981. He served as a director of Peregrine from March 1989 to March 2003 and as Chairman of the Board from March 1990 through July 2000 and from May 2002 through March 2003. He resigned as Peregrine chairman in February 2003 as part of the company's Chapter 11 reorganization. He also founded JMI Equity. In 1994 Moores purchased the San Diego Padres professional baseball team from Tom Werner. BMC Software, Inc. ...
Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area Ranked 2nd - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ...
Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...
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Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ...
Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ...
Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ...
Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...
Thomas C. Tom Werner (born April 12, 1950 in New Jersey) is an American television producer and businessman. ...
Philanthropy and activism Moores and his wife Rebecca, who he met in college, have four grown children, two biological and two adoptive. They live in San Diego, California and have contributed to several philanthropic and political organizations. Nickname: Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: , Country United States State California County San Diego Founded July 16, 1769 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government - Mayor Jerry Sanders - City Attorney Michael Aguirre - City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein Donna Frye Jim Madaffer...
Organizations that Moores has supported include the ACLU, the San Diego Zoo, San Diego State University, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Center for Children, St. Vincent de Paul Villages, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and The Scripps Research Institute for Childhood and Neglected Diseases where Moores sits on the board. The American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, is a non_governmental organization devoted to defending civil rights and civil liberties in the United States. ...
The world-famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest, most progressive zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. ...
San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. ...
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a United States-based non-profit organization, and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on issues relating to multiple sclerosis, and organize a wide range of programs, including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS. External Link The National...
TSRIs Beckman Center for Chemical Sciences The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is a medical research facility that focuses on research in the basic biomedical sciences. ...
His 1991 contribution of $51 million to the University of Houston was the largest in U.S. history to a public university. He served on the Board of Regents of the University of Houston from 1991 to 1994. Moores also gave $21 million to the University of California San Diego and over $20 million to San Diego State University. In 1999 he was appointed Regent of the University of California by Governor Gray Davis. As UC regent, he has worked to make sure Proposition 209 (passed in 1996) is implemented. In 2005 he was elected chair of the Carter Center at Emory University, succeeding Jimmy Carter. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...
Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...
Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ...
The University of California, San Diego (popularly known as UCSD) is a public, coeducational university located in La Jolla, California. ...
San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. ...
Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...
Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz UC Office of the President in Oakland The University of California (UC) is a public university system in the state of California. ...
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Proposition 209, a voter referendum passed in 1996, outlaws discrimination and preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. ...
Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...
Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library The Carter Center is a human rights organization, founded in 1982 and chaired by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. ...
Emory University is a private university located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. ...
James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr. ...
Moores is also the founder of the River Blindness Foundation. Onchocerciasis or river blindness is the worlds second leading infectious cause of blindness. ...
Awards - 1996: Donor of the Year by the National Association of Athletic Development Directors
- 1997: San Diego Jackie Robinson YMCA Human Dignity Award
Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...
Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ...
For the basketball player, see Jackie Robinson (basketball). ...
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External links | San Diego Padres | San Diego, California
The Franchise – History • Players • Division Flag Seal Nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates , Government County San Diego Mayor City Attorney City Council District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven District Eight Jerry Sanders (R) Michael Aguirre Scott Peters Kevin...
Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ...
Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...
Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...
Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...
In Major League Baseball, the National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of three subdivisions of the National League. ...
Ballparks – Qualcomm Stadium • PETCO Park QUALCOMM Stadium (a. ...
PETCO Park is an open-air stadium in downtown San Diego, California. ...
Culture – Garvey Home Run • 4SD • San Diego Sports Curse • Swinging Friar • The San Diego Chicken The 1984 National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs from October 2 to October 7, 1984. ...
Channel 4 San Diego (or 4SD, also known as Channel 4 Padres) is a local origination cable channel based in San Diego, California, and is owned and operated by Cox Communications, through its San Diego-based cable television system. ...
The San Diego Sports Curse is a sports hex that prevents the San Diego Padres, the San Diego Chargers and any other major sports team that resides in San Diego (such as the Clippers during their time in San Diego) from winning a championship. ...
The Swinging Friar is the mascot for the San Diego Padres. ...
The San Diego Chicken -- originally known as the KGB Chicken -- an advertising mascot played by Ted Giannoulas, was hatched in 1974 when employees of KGB Radio hired Giannoulas from off-the-street to wear the chicken outfit for a promotion to distribute easter eggs to children at the San Diego...
Retired Numbers – 6 • 19 • 31 • 35 • 42 Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, and current Southern California businessman. ...
Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9, 1960 in Los Angeles, California) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. ...
David Mark Winfield (born October 3, 1951 in St. ...
Randall Leo Jones (born January 12, 1950 in Fullerton, California) is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. ...
For the basketball player, see Jackie Robinson (basketball). ...
Other Important Figures – John Moores • Ray Kroc • Kevin Towers • Jerry Coleman • Tony Gwynn • Trevor Hoffman • Nate Colbert • Rickey Henderson • Bruce Bochy • Dick Williams This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
Kevin Towers is the Major League Baseball San Diego Padres executive vice president (2000-present). ...
Gerald Francis Jerry Coleman (born September 14, 1924) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and, currently, a play-by-play announcer for the San Diego Padres. ...
Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9, 1960 in Los Angeles, California) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. ...
Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967 in Bellflower, California) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the San Diego Padres since 1993. ...
Nate Colbert was a first baseman with the original San Diego Padres. ...
Rickey Henley Henderson (born Rickey Nelson Henley[1] December 25, 1958), first base coach for the New York Mets, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who is baseballs all-time leader in stolen bases[2] and runs scored. ...
Bruce Douglas Bochy (born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants. ...
Richard Hirschfeld Williams (born May 7, 1929 in St. ...
National League Pennants (2) 1984 • 1998 The 1984 National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs from October 2 to October 7, 1984. ...
The 1998 National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseballs National League, was played from October 7 to 14, 1998 between the East Division Champion Atlanta Braves and the West Division Champion San Diego Padres. ...
National League Western Division Titles (5) 1984 • 1996 • 1998 • 2005 • 2006 The 1984 National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs from October 2 to October 7, 1984. ...
The 1996 American League Division Series was a best-of-five matchup that saw the Eastern Division Champion Atlanta Braves face the Wild Card Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Central Division Champion St. ...
The 1998 National League Division Series was a best-of-five matchup that saw the Wild Card Champion Chicago Cubs face the Eastern Division Champion Atlanta Braves and the Western Division Champion San Diego Padres face the Central Division Champion Houston Astros. ...
The 2005 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2005 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 4, and ended on Sunday, October 9, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a wild card team – participating in two best-of-five series. ...
The 2006 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2006 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 3, and ended on Sunday October 8, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a wild card team – participating in two best-of-five series. ...
Seasons 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 Major league affiliations National League (Since 1969) Western Division (Since 1969) 2007 Uniform Location PETCO Park (Since 2004) San Diego, California (Since 1969) 2007 Information Owner(s) Manager(s) Local Television Local Radio The San Diego Padres 2007 season will be the Padres attempt to win a 3rd consecutive NL...
Minor League Affiliates Portland Beavers (AAA) • San Antonio Missions (AA) • Lake Elsinore Storm (A) • Fort Wayne Wizards (A) • Eugene Emeralds (A) • AZL Padres (Rookie) League Pacific Coast League Division Pacific Conference, Northern Division Year founded 1903 Major League affiliation San Diego Padres Home ballpark PGE Park Previous home ballparks City Portland, Oregon Current uniform colors black, red, gold Previous uniform colors Logo design Script P on cap; winking beaver wearing Portland cap, alternate Division...
League Texas League Division South Division Year founded 1968 Major League affiliation San Diego Padres Home ballpark Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium Previous home ballparks City San Antonio, Texas Current uniform colors white, gold and black Previous uniform colors Logo design The wordmark Missions in white with black drop shadow. ...
League California League Division South Division Year founded 1994 Major League affiliation San Diego Padres Home ballpark The Diamond in Lake Elsinore Previous home ballparks {{{previous ballparks}}} City Lake Elsinore, California Current uniform colors black, red Previous uniform colors navy blue, red Logo design Two scowling, angry eyes with red...
League Midwest League Division Eastern Division Year founded 1993 Major League affiliation San Diego Padres Home ballpark Memorial Stadium Previous home ballparks City Fort Wayne, Indiana Current uniform colors Previous uniform colors Logo design Division titles League titles Manager Doug Dascenzo Owner The Fort Wayne Wizards are a Class A...
League Northwest League Division Western Year founded 1955 (1974 as current version in NWL) Major League affiliation San Diego Padres Home ballpark Civic Stadium Previous home ballparks Bethel Park City Eugene, Oregon Current uniform colors white, metallic gold, emerald green, navy blue Previous uniform colors red, white and blue; green...
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