The Padres are wearing these Pacific Coast League throwback uniforms tonight in honor of Johnny Ritchey, who broke the PCL color barrier… | Instagram
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San Diego Padres' Johnny Ritchey Broke Pacific Coast League Color Barrier 75 Years Ago – NBC 7 San Diego
San Diego Padres on X: "Today, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of San Diego native Johnny Ritchey breaking the baseball color barrier in the Pacific Coast League. #JohnnyRitcheyDay https://t.co/aWmY9QIXBf" / X
San Diego Padres on X: "The Padres' Pacific Coast League game-worn jerseys are up for auction! Proceeds benefit the Padres Foundation to support the Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Fund: https://t.co/4daP9CXbET https://t.co/tggwpZSs5Q" / X
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Luis Campusano Team-Issued and Autographed Padres 1948 Pacific Coast League jersey | San Diego Padres Auctions
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Jake Cronenworth Game-Used and Autographed Padres 1948 Pacific Coast League jersey | San Diego Padres Auctions
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Rougned Odor Game-Used and Autographed Padres 1948 Pacific Coast League jersey | San Diego Padres Auctions
In honor of Johnny Ritchey, the #Padres will wear the Pacific Coast League uniforms on April 17 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Johnny… | Instagram
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