Ted Leitner Thrilled By Padres Honor "I've Never Had An Honor Like This"

For so many San Diegans that grew up listening to Padres baseball on the radio, Ted Leitner and Jerry Coleman were the indelible voices of Padres baseball.

Now "Uncle Teddy" will join his former partner in the Padres Hall of Fame when he and former Padres CEO Larry Lucchino are inducted on July 7th as the 16th and 17th members of their hall of fame. . He discussed the incredible honor, the call from Padres owner Peter Seidler, going in with Lucchino and why he's already thinking about his speech.

photo: Marty Caswell