The year was 1969 when San Diego’s minor league team was accepted as an expansion squad in the majors. Decked out in yellow and brown jerseys, the team, named for the Franciscan friars who founded the city 200 years earlier, came out swinging. The half-century since then has seen 14 players who at one time graced the team inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Mr. Padre himself, Tony Gwynn, and two World Series appearances. With some exciting changes to the team roster this year—notably the addition of slugger Manny Machado—and a return to the yellow-and-brown color scheme next year, there’s a lot to be excited about with San Diego’s home team. Here’s how the town is celebrating the Padres’ 50th anniversary.