Scenes and Quotes From San Francisco and the Giants Clubhouse After Winning the 1962 Playoff
October 26, 2010 by Arne Christensen · Leave a Comment
A while ago I hunted down the San Francisco Chronicle from the day after the Giants beat the Dodgers to win the 1962 N.L. pennant. It’s been overlooked by the World Series that followed, but the race was a thriller that nearly matched 1951’s, and was the start of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry in California. To […]
Serie Mundial inédita. (An original World Series)
October 25, 2010 by Alfonso L. Tusa C. · 1 Comment
Las sombras de Polo Grounds persiguen al pequeño centerfielder de los Gigantes de Nueva York que corre como un velocista de 100 metros. Lo único que se ve es el 24 burbujeando en la zona de seguridad, Willie Mays estiró el guante y la pelota aterrizó en la malla, parecÃa estar leyendo un libro. Giró y lanzó al cuadro en medio de su caida, a un lado flotaba la gorra.
Meet the new Park Factors — Part III
May 9, 2010 by John Cappello · Leave a Comment
Taming the Wind “This will be one of the most beautiful baseball parks of all time.”—Vice President Richard Nixon, 1960, opening day at Candlestick Park So many were fooled. Players, sports writers, and even future presidents were in awe of the new home of the San Francisco Giants. Mesmerizing visitors with its lush green grass […]
