[Sundance]

Introduction

America’s finest city. The birthplace of California. The eighth biggest city in the country. A city rich in beauty and history. However, San Diego’s history with sports has been less than glamorous.

Many teams have called San Diego home over the years, with most owners giving the city the short end of the stick. Financial woes led to the abrupt sale of the Rockets in 1971. More financial troubles and a desire to flee the city saw the Clippers defy the NBA and relocate to Los Angeles in 1984. At odds with the city over a new stadium, the Chargers eventually left San Diego, also for Los Angeles, in 2017.

The San Diego Padres stand alone as the last major professional team in the city. Armed with young talent and no small amount of swag, the Padres seek to bring a long awaited championship to one of the country’s most miserable sports fan bases.

Welcome to Slam Diego