After an exciting 2022 season for the Padres, an energy of excitement has swept San Diego and some are celebrating the team by painting the town.
For years, murals celebrating San Diego's hometown team have been popping up across the county and there have been at least three new murals painted since the Padres 2022 postgame season.
A group called Ground Floor Murals has been working on Padre's murals for years and they were quick to hop on all of the latest Padres buzz. After Joe Musgrove was checked for illicit substances during the game, where none were found, the muralists painted the iconic ear check that shook the nation, at least San Diego was electric. Not only did they document the "ear check" but they also gave a tribute to San Diego's favorite, the San Diego-oose.
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Ground Floor Murals also created a piece in connection with Downtown San Diego of the old San Diego Chicken mascot stomping on the Phillies Phanatic mascot, amid their faceoff in the postseason. This scene was short-lived. After receiving immense amounts of backlash, due to fear of jinxing the series, or just complaints of poor taste, the mural has been painted over.
Aside from all the latest Friar faithful paintings, Padres murals exist all across San Diego County. Some of these masterpieces include Joe Musgrove at his Alma Matter, a trio of Manny Machados and more. Here's a map to help you find a Padres mural near you.
