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George Pernicano (born 1917) is best known for his restaurant Casa di Baffi, and for his connection to the San Diego Chargers.
Pernicano, along with Barron Hilton and other prominent San Diegans, brought the Chargers to San Diego from Los Angeles in 1961. He originally owned 7% of the team, but currently retains 3%. On Sept 8, 1996, he was inducted into the Chargers' Hall of Fame. Pernicano has attended every home game in 48 years and has only missed 2 away games, one for his grandson's wedding and one recently due to health issues. He intoduced San Diego to pizza in 1946. In 1960, he opened Casa di Baffi one of the finest restaurants in the city in its day. It closed in the early 80's and subequently has fallen into disrepair. Currently, it is now a blighted eyesore since Pernicano refuses to sell or redevelop the lot, and has become a hangout for junkies and panhandlers.
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