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1949- Take Me Out to the Ball Game

1949- Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Here is a fascinating fun fact and advertisements featured around Lane Field for Kelley Laundry, Sunbeam Bread, Kettner Radio, and San Diego Journal. In 1925, a downtown waterfront ballpark was built and name after Bill Lane. It was the home of the Pacific Coast League's San Diego Padres from 1936 to 1957. The Padres, formerly known as the Hollywood Stars, were owned by Bill Lane, who made his fortune in gold mining. The Padres moved to Mission Valley in 1958, and Lane Field became a parking lot.