Ray Kroc

On this date in 1974, Padres owner Ray Kroc criticizes his club over the public address system during a game with the Astros.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I suffer with you. I've never seen such stupid baseball playing in my life."

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn later makes Kroc apologize to the fans. 

Ray Kroc

On this date in 1974, Padres owner Ray Kroc critcizes his club over the public address system during a game with the Astros.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I suffer with you. I've never seen such stupid baseball playing in my life."

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn later makes Kroc apologize to the fans.

Ray Kroc

On this date in 1974, Ray Kroc, the owner of McDonald's purchases the San Diego Padres for $12 million.

"This club is a helluva lot of fun, like my wife, but there's no profit in either one."

Ray Kroc

On this date in 1984, Ray Kroc, owner of the Padres and founder of McDonald's passed away at age 81.

"The club is a helluva lot of fun, like my wife, but there's no profit in either one."