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San Diego Padres Legend Randy Jones Passes Away at 75

11/19/2025

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Randy Jones, the San Diego Padres' first Cy Young Award winner, died November 18 at age 75.
The Padres expressed sorrow and noted his five-decade franchise legacy.
Jones was drafted in 1972, debuted in 1973, and in 1976 led the league in wins and complete games to win the Cy Young.
After retiring, he became a Padres ambassador and stayed active in the San Diego community.

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Randy Jones, the San Diego Padres' first Cy Young Award winner, died November 18 at age 75.
The Padres expressed sorrow and noted his five-decade franchise legacy.
Jones was drafted in 1972, debuted in 1973, and in 1976 led the league in wins and complete games to win the Cy Young.
After retiring, he became a Padres ambassador and stayed active in the San Diego community.