From the June 14, 2010, LA Times.
And the Padre refers to a member of the San Diego Padres, in this case Manuel "Nay" Hernandez, who played for the Padres when they were a member of the Pacific Coast League.
A ceremony was held before the Padres- Toronto Blue Jays game and a plaque placed in the outfield stands with several family members in attendance.
Before being drafted in August 1944, "Nay" was the starting left fielder. He was killed in early 1945 in Europe while serving with the 94th Infantry Division. New military recruits were also sworn in at the same time.
Hernandez was born in San Diego October 12, 1919, one of ten sisters and four brothers. He attended San Diego High School.
A Great Story. --GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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