Former MLB slugger Nate Colbert died Thursday at the age of 76, the San Diego Padres announced:
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Padres chairman Peter Seidler released a statement following the news:
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Padres Hall of Famer Nate Colbert. Our hearts go out to his wife, Kasey, and the entire Colbert family at this very difficult time. An original member of the Padres in 1969, Nate was a trailblazer in the San Diego sports community.