A mural that was a source of community pride was vandalized in February, but the Friar Faithful mobilized to make it come to life again. NBC 7’s Todd Strain explains why this project means so much to so many.
Spring is in the air and it's ushering in new hope for a strong San Diego Padres season. Fans can get a piece of Friars fanfare across the city.
Local artists Paul Jimenez and Signe Ditona from Ground Floor Murals have been decorating San Diego with Padres murals for years, creating tributes to our longest-running sports team.
Over the years, muralists have painted Joe Musgrove’s ear check, the San Diego-oose and even the old San Diego Chicken mascot stomping on the Phillies Phanatic mascot, amid their faceoff in the 2022 postseason. Although some have been painted over, the duo at Ground Floor Murals continue to re-create iconic moments of the San Diego Padres.
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The pair isn't the only one using their creative talents to honor the Pads. After another homage at the corner of University and 30th in North Park was recently vandalized, artists Carly Ealey and Christopher Konecki are back at it.
The original artwork featured a panorama of the rallying cry of former Padre Jorge Alfaro, "LFGSD." After it was covered with Dodgers graffiti, fans raised $5,000 to replace it.
"No type of vandalism is going to knock down local pride for the San Diego Padres," Edgar Herrera, who raised money for the new mural, told NBC 7.
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Just in time for Opening Day 2025, Ealey and Konecki painted a tribute to Fernando Tatis, Jr. a few blocks away.
The Padres murals across San Diego County include Musgrove at his Alma Matter, a trio of Manny Machado and two portraits of Fernando Tatis Jr.
Take a tour of the murals by using the map below.
Tony Gwynn
4151 University Ave.
Located on the back-side of Und1sputed gym along the entrance to a parking lot
Joe Musgrove
1100 Murray Dr.
Located at his alma mater, Grossmont High School (Do not visit without permission)
Fernando Tatis Jr.
4976 Newport Ave.
Located on the side of Krisp Beverages and Natural Foods in Ocean Beach.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
2510 University Ave.
Funds were raised by locals to create a new mural after one was vandalized at the corner of 30th and University in North Park. The piece was created by artists Carly Ealey and Christopher Konecki.
Manny Machado
226 Third Ave.
A three-portrait mural located on the side of the historic Vogue Theater in Chula Vista
Yu Darvish
4689 Convoy St.
Located directly across from Steamy Piggy and Tajima
Trevor Hoffman
1105 South Coast Highway
Appropriately located in Encinitas on the back of Hansen Surfboards
These murals have since been discontinued:
Jorge Alfaro
253 Third Ave.
Located in Chula Vista behind Bar Sin Nombre and 3 Punk Ales Brewing Co.
Dylan Cease
810 Paseo Del Rey
Located on the side of California Holistics in Chula Vista
San Diegoose
226 Third Ave
Located at the Vogue Theatre in Chula Vista
Fernando Tatis Jr. "The Wait is Over"
259 Third Ave
Located in the alley of Third Avenue and Davidson Street in Chula Vista
Have a correction or another Padres-themed mural or tribute in that should be considered for this list? Send an email to: tips@nbcsandiego.com.
