The death of Padres Chairman Peter Seidler has saddened fans, community leaders, and the baseball world. Seidler was known for his love for baseball, commitment to the city, and compassion for the homeless. He was praised as a visionary leader and a generous soul by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, California state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, and San Diego County Supervisors chair Nora Vargas.
Tuesday's death of Padres Chairman Peter Seidler brought an outpouring of love, respect and sadness among fans, San Diego community leaders and the baseball world. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria shared that he is 'deeply saddened,' calling Seidler a 'true visionary leader who had a deep love for the game of baseball and the Padres , and also an unwavering commitment to our city.
' 'As Chairman of the Padres, he made the organization about so much more than baseball; he made the team an incredible community partner,' Gloria said in a statement. 'Peter was perhaps best known for his great compassion for people experiencing homelessness, and everyone who worked with him will remember him for his kind and humble spirit.' California state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins posted a statement on social media saying that the Padres' owner was a 'dedicated leader for the Padres and represented the best of our community.' San Diego County Supervisors chair Nora Vargas called Seidler a 'pillar of our community, a generous soul, and a visionary leader
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