Tales from the San Francisco Giants Dugout

by Peters, Nick

• ISBN13: 9781582616865
• ISBN10: 1582616868
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: Sports Pub

Summary

The rich tradition of the San Francisco Giants has provided indelible memories for their fans ever since the franchise shifted from the Polo Grounds to Seals Stadium in 1958. The clu & has been blessed with a plethora of superstars from Willie Mays to Barry Bonds, along with colorful characters like John Montefusco and Jeffrey Leonard. Tales from the Giant's Dugout captures some of the humorous, interesting and poignant moments of the team's 45 years on the West Coast, from the excitement of the intense rivalry with the Dodgers, to bad-blood incidents, to the numerous highlights which comprise the vivid history of the franchise. From cozy Seals Stadium to beautiful Pacific Bell Park - and Candlestick Park, that much-maligned stop in between - the Giants have provided thrills and chills for their fans. Tales from the Giants Dugout will relive the magic and tragic moments of the franchise with stories involving Hall of Famers Willie McCovey, Juan Martichal, Orlando Cepeda, Gaylord Perry.

Table of Contents

In the Beginning, Horace	1	(6)
The '60s: A Decade of Superstars and Seconds	7	(11)
The '70s: The Fall and Rise of the Giants' Empire	18	(13)
The '80s: From Last to First in Two Seasons	31	(15)
The '90s: Bonds, New Owners to the Rescue	46	(16)
Rites of Spring, from Casa Grande to Scottsdale	62	(6)
Giants-Dodgers: The Rivalry Moves West	68	(24)
Candlestick: Home of the Giants, Beatles, Pope	92	(10)
The Bad and the Ugly: Taunts and Tussles	102	(22)
The Postseason: A History of Frustration	124	(30)
Willie Mays: The Greatest Giant Ever	154	(14)
Willie McCovey: The Most Popular Giant	168	(12)
Juan Marichal: Unhittable and Unappreciated	180	(8)
Orlando Cepeda: First Giants Hero	188	(6)
Gaylord Perry: Spit and Polish on the Mound	194	(10)
Will Clark: New Giants Hero	204	(8)
Barry Bonds: No Giant Ever Did it Better	212