Petties worked to bring opportunities and culture to Black families at Mountain View Park in the 70s and 80s. Now the park will soon bear his name.
An SDSU Aztec hall of Famer turned Baltimore Colts player, Petties came home to San Diego, working as a supervisor in the Parks and Rec department.
"If you’re from San Diego from the inner city you know about the bands at Mountain View Park," says Ray McDavid.“Oh man, he was like a father figure to all of us," said McDavid. “You know a lot of us didn’t have fathers. Neal was probably one of the best athletes, father figures, and inspirational men I’ve ever met.”
“I see Neal and the way he gave back," said McDavid."And this is the best way I know how to give back and help others.”
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