Jack Murphy has been gone for 37 years, but he has not been forgotten.Especially by Union-Tribune readers.San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium was far and away the most popular pick among the five ...

These clips from October 1984 capture the fan frenzy at Jack Murphy Stadium and all around San Diego as the Padres won the National League pennant and headed to their first World Series appearance.

Jack Murphy, a reporter’s notebook in his right hand and dog Abe by his side, stood tall again Thursday afternoon outside Snapdragon Stadium.And not a moment too soon.Murphy, sports editor and ...

Jack Murphy and his dog Abe outside Snapdragon Stadium. Photo by JW August. Jack Murphy was a mover and shaker in San Diego’s sports world. His statue once greeted fans exiting the trolley at ...

The origins of what was originally called San Diego Stadium formally started in the 1960s. Sportswriter Jack Murphy helped persuade city leaders to build a new multi-purpose stadium.

What began as San Diego Stadium became San Diego-Jack Murphy Stadium in 1981 after Murphy's death. Later, it was named Qualcomm Stadium. Money talks the best. And now it is no more. The stadium is ...

Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego is nearly gone as it has been slowly demolished. It was once home to the Chargers and Padres as well as three Super Bowls.

It’s been 50 years since San Diego’s first debate over a new stadium for the Chargers, who were playing at ancient Balboa Stadium at the time.

More the venue that once sat just east of the new stadium and was originally called Jack Murphy Stadium. San Diego State University - Katie Orchard. The 1,700 linear feet of ribbon board, ...

SAN DIEGO — As San Diego State University moves forward with plans to redevelop the SDCCU Stadium site, university officials invited the media to take one final look inside on Tuesday. In the ...

When the stadium was completed and opened to the San Diego Chargers and the San Diego Padres and their fans, on August 8, 1967, it was called the San Diego Stadium. In 1980, it was renamed Jack ...