Official Site of the Padres · Jan 12, 2017
Padres 'disappointed' by Chargers' relocation
The Chargers came to San Diego in 1961, eight years prior to the Padres joining the Major Leagues. (AP)SAN DIEGO -- The Padres assumed the mantle as San Diego's lone major professional sports franchise on Thursday, after the Chargers announced their plans to relocate to Los Angeles.
As a result, San Diego -- which played host to the Chargers for 56 years -- is now the only market to feature a Major League Baseball team without another major sports franchise in town.
Padres ownership reacted to the news Thursday, as executive chairman Ron Fowler and managing partner Peter Seidler released a statement.