April 19 in San Diego Padres History: Aloha – Cards and Padres play first game in Hawaii (1997)

On April 19, 1997, A major league game is played in Hawaii for the first time. The San Diego Padres , who gave up three home games to further baseball relations and to allow renovations at Jack Murphy Stadium, play host for a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals at spacious Aloha Stadium. Th

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