San Francisco Giants: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of San Francisco Giants

The Giants, originally called the Gothams, were established in 1883, by the same owners as the Metropolitans (Mets). They played on the New York Polo Grounds, St. George Grounds and Oakland Park during their early days. The team won their first pennant in 1888. However, in the 1890s, the team struggled as many players left to join another team. It was not until 1905 that the team appeared in, and won their first World Series championship. In 1957, the team moved to San Francisco, and in 1960, they settled into their new stadium, Candlestick Park. This remained the home of the San Francisco Giants until 1999, when they moved to their new home, AT&T Park.

In their entire history, the team has won the most games of any team in the MLB. They have won 21 National League Pennants and have won six World Series championships.

Fun Facts about San Francisco Giants

What are San Francisco Giants team colors?
Black, Orange, Cream

Where did San Francisco Giants get their name and why are they called it?
The name “Giants” is the team’s name according to a story that the team’s manager, Jim Mutrie, was excited after his team won a victory over a fierce rival, the Philadelphia Phillies. He burst into the locker room yelling “My big fellows! My giants!” It did not take long before the team adopted the nickname as their permanent team name.

What is the San Francisco Giants’ logo?
The San Francisco Giants had the New York Mets’ current logo (“N” and “Y” overlapping) for a number of years until they moved to San Francisco. When the team relocated, their new logo was designed, which was a black square background with two orange letters “S” and “F” overlapping each other. This remained the logo off and on for a number of years. Most recently, in 2000, the Giants adopted a new logo, which features a white baseball with orange (team color) stitching and black letters in a half arc across the baseball, reading “GIANTS”.

Who is the mascot for San Francisco Giants?
Lou Seal is the official mascot for the San Francisco Giants. For a number of years, the team did not have a mascot, however KNBR Sport Radio had a contest in 1996 to name a mascot for the team. The winner was Lou the Seal (Lucille), named for the seals that often swim around the Fisherman’s Wharf near the stadium.

Who owns San Francisco Giants?
Bill Neukom

What numbers have been retired by San Francisco Giants?
3 Bill Terry
3 Mel Ott
11 Carl Hubbell
20 Monte Irvin
24 Willie Mays
27 Juan Marichal
30 Orlando Cepeda
36 Gaylord Perry
44 Willie McCovey
42 Jackie Robinson (retired by MLB)

What players from San Francisco Giants are in the Baseball Hall Of Fame?
Roger Connor
George Davis
Buck Ewing
Carl Hubbell
Monte Irvin
Travis Jackson
Tim Keefe
George Kelly
Freddie Lindstrom
Rube Marquand
Christy Mathewson
Joe McGinnity
John McGraw
Jim O’Rourke
Mel Ott
Bill Terry
Mickey Welch
Hoyt Wilhelm
Ross Youngs
Orlando Cepeda
Juan Marichal
Willie Mays
Willie McCovey
Gaylord Perry

How many World Series have San Francisco Giants won?
Six (1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, 1954, 2010)

Fun Facts about AT&T Park

What is San Francisco Giants stadium called?
AT&T Park

What is the address of AT&T Park?
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107

How many seats are in AT&T Park?
41,915

Items NOT allowed in AT&T Park
aerosol cans (hairspray, mace, pepper spray etc,)
airhorns, bullhorns, thundersticks, cowbells, and other noisemakers
animals (except certified service dogs or service dogs in training)
Bags larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″
baseball bats of any size
beach balls or other inflatable items
beverages (except juice boxes with children in your party)
bottles (glass or plastic with exception to sealed clear, plastic, bottles of plain, unflavored water)
brooms
fireworks, firearms or other weapons
fishing nets or poles
framed backpacks
frisbees
hard sided coolers
knives
laser devices/pointers
liquid containers (with exception to sealed clear, plastic, bottles of plain, unflavored water)
noisemaking devices: air horns, bullhorns, thundersticks, cowbells, bells, horns, kazoos, whistles, and other noisemakers
non-baseball related signs
objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles: sticks, bats, clubs, Frisbees, beach balls
skateboards or rollerblades
squirt guns including super soakers
sticks, including signs attached to sticks
stools, folding chairs, stools or back supports

When was AT&T Park built?
Ground was broken for the park on December 11, 1997. The park was opened on March 31, 2000.

How far is it down the right field line in AT&T Park?
309 feet

How far is it down the left field line in AT&T Park?
339 feet

How far is the center field wall in AT&T Park?
399 feet

Travel Information if You’re going to watch the San Francisco Giants

Best restaurants in the area of AT&T Park
1. Public House
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 644-0240
publichousesf.com

2. Pete’s Tavern
128 King Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 817) 5040
petestavernsf.com

3. Ironside
280 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 896-1127
ironsidesf.com

Best hotels near AT&T Park
1. Madrid Hotel
22 South Park Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 974-5108

2. Courtyard San Francisco Downtown
299 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 947-0700
Marriott.com

3. Westin San Francisco Market Street
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 974-6400
starwoodhotels.com

Top 5 Players of all time for San Francisco Giants

5. Bill Terry
Bill Terry played for the New York Giants during his entire MLB career, from 1923 to 1936. He was the team’s manager from 1932 to 1941 as well. Terry was a strong hitter, and he was one of the only National League players to ever top a .400 batting average in a season. He ended his playing time with nine consecutive seasons that included a .320 batting average or higher. He also held seven seasons in which he hit 100 or more runs, and six seasons that he hit 100 or more runs batted in. He was a three-time All-Star selection and a World Series champion in 1933, in a series played against the Washington Senators. His number, 3, has been retired by the San Francisco Giants, and in 1954, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Batting Average: .341
Home Runs: 154
Runs Batted In: 1,078

4. Mel Ott
Melvin Ott played for the New York Giants from 1926 to 1947, the entire duration of his Major League Baseball career. During these years he was selected for the All-Star team twelve times. He was a World Series champion alongside Bill Terry in the 1933 World Series played against the Washington Senators. Ott was a right fielder for the giants, but his offensive hitting was what gained him recognition in the sport. His number, 4, has been retired by the Giants and in 1951, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Batting Average: .304
Home Runs: 511
Hits: 2.876
Runs Batted In: 1,860

3. Christy Mathewson
Christy Mathewson played for the New York Giants from 190 until 1916. He was the team’s pitcher when the won their first World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics (Phillies) in 1905. He is the third highest career winning pitcher, with a total of 373 wins, and his career ERA, of 2.13, is the eighth lowest ERA in the history of baseball. He was the five-time single season ERA champion, in 1905, 1908, 1909, 1911 and 1913. Mathewson was recognized for his outstanding pitching achievements when he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility.
Win-Loss Record: 373-188
ERA: 2.13
Strikeouts: 2,502

2. Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds played the second half of his career with the San Francisco Giants, from 1993 to 2007. During his entire career, which spanned from 1986 through 2007, Bonds was a 14-time All-Star selection, eight-time Gold Glove Award winner, 12-time Silver Slugger Award winner and seven-time National League Most Valuable Player. Bonds is a slugger all the way. He holds the MLB record for highest number of career home runs (762) and highest number of home runs hit in a single season (73). He is the career leader in intentional walks, at 688, proving that he is a formidable hitter. His stats would likely be even higher if he had not been walked so many times in his career.
Batting Average: .298
Home Runs: 762
Hits: 2,935
Runs Batted In: 1,996
Stolen Bases: 514

1. William Howard Mays, Jr.
Willie Mays, Jr. is one of the best Major League Baseball players in the history of the game. He is the fourth highest career home run hitter of all time and was named the second best player on the List of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players (Sporting News). He was a 24-time All-Star selection and a 12-time Gold Glove Award winner. He twice won the National League’s MVP award and was twice the All-Star Game MVP as well. He was a World Series Champion in 1954, played against the Cleveland Indians. His records are too many to name, but he has gone down in history as a household name, one of the best hitter and fielders that the game has ever seen. His number, 24, has been retired by the Giants, and in 1979, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Batting Average: .302
Home Runs: 660
Hits: 3,283
Runs Batted In: 1,903

Resources about San Francisco Giants

The Official Site of the San Francisco Giants
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San Francisco Giants – Giants Baseball Clubhouse
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San Francisco Giants MLB Baseball Schedule, Stats, News, Pictures, FOX Sports
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San Francisco Giants News, Schedule, Photos, Stats, Players, MLB Baseball
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San Francisco Giants MLB at CBSSports.com
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