By most measures, the Marlins' 25th anniversary weekend was a home run, a virtual blast from the past.
Charlie Hough threw another strike with his ceremonial pitch to catcher Benito Santiago 25 years after he delivered one with the first pitch in Marlins history. The Marlins announced the return of popular broadcaster Tommy Hutton three years after he was let go under previous ownership. Fans showed up wearing old teal T-shirts and caps they dug out of the deepest recesses of their closets.
The Marlins wore the old teal pinstripe uniforms and caps throughout their series with the San Diego Padres.