Nate Colbert

Nathan Colbert Jr. (April 9, 1946 – January 5, 2023) was an American professional baseball first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1976. He spent six seasons with the San Diego Padres (1969–1974), becoming the first star player for the expansion franchise and earning all three of his All-Star selections there. He averaged 30 home runs and 85 RBIs over five seasons from 1969 to 1973, and held the Padres' career home run record (163) until 2024. He also played for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Montreal Expos, and Oakland Athletics before a back injury ended his career. He was among the inaugural inductees into the Padres Hall of Fame.