On this day in 1979, an early sports mascot named the San Diego Chicken made his triumphant return to professional baseball.

<p>On this day in 1979, an early sports mascot named the San Diego Chicken made his triumphant return to professional baseball.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

The San Diego Chicken is re-hatched at Jack Murphy Stadium - June 29th, 1979

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