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The Padres' Journey From Unique to Undistinguished (and Back Again?)
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Padres uniforms: San Diego returns to brown jerseys in 2020 - Sports Illustrated
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San diego padres t - Gem
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National Baseball Hall of Fame - Dressed to the Nines - Uniform Database
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Brown has been part of the Padres' history since expansion, by FriarWire
San Diego Padres 1876-1976 New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap in Stone, Black and Pinot Red Under Brim.
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San Diego Padres 1876-1976 New Era 59Fifty Fitted Hat (Stone Black Pinot Under Brim)
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Padres uniforms: Visual history of brown, yellow, blue, orange, sand - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres uniforms: Visual history of brown, yellow, blue, orange, sand - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Blue replaced brown on Padres uniforms in 1991, by FriarWire
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Padres uniforms: Visual history of brown, yellow, blue, orange, sand - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Blue replaced brown on Padres uniforms in 1991, by FriarWire
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Blue replaced brown on Padres uniforms in 1991, by FriarWire
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Padres uniforms: Visual history of brown, yellow, blue, orange, sand - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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1976 Dave Tomlin Game Worn San Diego Padres Jersey. . Baseball, Lot #51088