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San Francisco Giants
Originally the New York Gothams and the New York Giants, the San Francisco Giants play in the National League's Western Division. Here you can ask questions about the players and anything else about the team.
384 Questions
How many World Series championships have been won by the San Francisco Giants?
4 NFL Championships 1927, 1934, 1938, 1956
4 Super Bowls 1986, 1990, 2007, 2011
There are total of 8 championships that New York Giants have won. First 1927. Second in 1934. Third in 1938. Fourth in 1956. Fifth in 1986. Sixth in 1990. Seventh in 2007. Eighth in 2011. These were the years when The New York Giants won the championships.
How many World Series appearances have the Giants made since moving to San Francisco?
The Giants have appeared in six World Series since they moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958. The results:
- 1962 World Series -- New York Yankees 4 games, San Francisco 3.
- 1989 World Series -- Oakland Athletics 4 games, San Francisco 0.
- 2002 World Series -- Anaheim Angels 4 games, San Francisco 3.
- 2010 World Series -- San Francisco 4 games, Texas Rangers 1.
- 2012 World Series -- San Francisco 4 games, Detroit Tigers 0.
- 2014 World Series -- San Francisco 4 games, Kansas City Royals 3.
Are the San Francisco Giants in the AL or NL?
On Saturday, September 22, 2012, the San Francisco Giants clinched the National League West division title. They finished the season with a 94-68 record, eight games ahead of the second-place Los Angeles Dodgers.
How many triples did Barry Bonds hit in his career?
He won a baseball-record seven National League Most Valuable Player awards (1990, 1992-93, 2001-2004).
Bonds also finished second in MVP voting twice (1991, 2000), fourth once (1994) and fifth twice (1996, 1997).
Why did the Dodgers and Giants both move in 1957?
Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley was frustrated by his inability to persuade New York City to back a new stadium for the Dodgers. When the City of Los Angeles offered his team a lucrative deal, O'Malley persuaded New York Giants owner Horace Stoneham to move his team to San Francisco to keep their clubs' longtime rivalry alive.
Who was the Last san francisco giant to hit 40 home runs?
Barry Bonds hit 45 home runs during the 2004 season.
Where do baseball teams stay in San Francisco to play the Giants?
The Giants play 81 of their 162 games at AT&T Park in San Francisco, while the other 81 games are played at the stadiums of the other teams.
The San Francisco Giants currently play at AT&T Park. Their previous feilds include Candlestick park, Polo Grounds, Hilltop Park, and Seals Stadium. They also play with your mom.ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Who is the PA announcer for the San Francisco Giants?
Pritt does occassional games, but Bob Tayak does most of them.
What is the value of a 1962 San Francisco Giants team signed baseball?
A 1958 San Francisco Giants Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Mays, White, Cepeda, and McCormick is worth about $450. -$600. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide visit the following page from the link I left below.
Bob Brenly played in just one game at right field for the San Francisco Giants in 1983 and did not start. He played for a total of 9 outs, equivalent to .33 9-inning games.
He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
Tito Fuentes played in 36 games at short stop for the San Francisco Giants in 1970, starting in 17 of them. He played for a total of 566 outs, equivalent to 20.96 9-inning games.
He made 41 putouts, had 74 assists, and committed 3 errors, equivalent to .143 errors per 9-inning game. He had 12 double plays.
Do the Giants wear names on their uniforms?
It's been a tradition for a while. In 1994, San Francisco unveiled new cream-colored home uniforms without names on the backs. The Giants have worn names on the backs of their road jerseys since the 1960s.
What was the longest game played between New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants?
There was an unforgettable doubleheader between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets on May 31, 1964 at the brand-new Shea Stadium. The Giants won the first game 6-2 behind the pitching of Juan Marichal. But the second game lasted 23 innings and seven hours and 23 minutes before the Giants won 8-6. Total time elapsed for the two games combined: Nine hours and 52 minutes.
There is a story about a spectator who couldn't stay for the second game because he had to catch a plane for California. When he arrived at his West Coast destination several hours later, he was shocked to find out that the Giants and the Mets were still playing.
What are the official colors of the San Francisco Giants?
The colors date back to their final decade in New York. The Giants wore various colors through the years until 1947, when they settled for the now-familiar black and orange.
When did the San Francisco Giants win the World Series?
On Sunday, October 28, 2012, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3 in 10 innings to win the 108th World Series championship in four games. It was the second time in three seasons that the Giants earned baseball's world title. On Monday, November 1, 2010, the San Francisco Giants won the 106th World Series, defeating the Texas Rangers, 3-1, at Arlington, Texas. The Giants won that series four games to one.
In what years did the San Francisco Giants win pennants?
Since they moved to San Francisco in 1958, the Giants have won six National League pennants -- in 1962, 1989, 2002, 2010, 2012 and 2014. In 1962, they lost to the New York Yankees in seven games. In 1989, they lost to the Oakland Athletics in four games. In 2002, they lost to the then-Anaheim Angels in seven games. In 2010, the Giants finally won a world championship for the Bay Area, defeating the Texas Rangers in five games. They succeeded again in 2012, sweeping the Detroit Tigers in four games. The Giants will play the Kansas City Royals in the 110th World Series, beginning Tuesday, October 21, 2014. It will be the West Coast ballclub's third World Series appearance in five seasons.
It was Kane Kalas, the son of the late Harry Kalas, who was the principal broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies until his death in early 2009.
Bob Schroder played in 12 games at second base for the San Francisco Giants in 1968, starting in 5 of them. He played for a total of 190 outs, equivalent to 7.04 9-inning games.
He made 8 putouts, had 16 assists, and committed one error, equivalent to .142 errors per 9-inning game. He had 2 double plays.
When was the last time the San Francisco Giants won a world championship?
On October 2, 2016, the San Francisco Giants clinched a wild-card berth for the National League playoffs. They defeated the New York Mets, 3-0, in a one-game playoff, enabling the Giants to advance to the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs..
Willie McCovey played in 135 games at outfield for the San Francisco Giants in 1963, starting in 131 of them. He played for a total of 3311 outs, equivalent to 122.63 9-inning games.
He made 220 putouts, had 7 assists, and committed 14 errors, equivalent to .114 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
Has it ever snowed during the World Series?
The earliest a World Series started in the 1950s was in 1955 when the Series started September 28. The latest a Series ended was in 1951, 1956, and 1957 when the Series ended on October 10. No account of the Games of the 50s I have seen mentions snow.
When did Barry Bonds play for the giants?
Bonds, who made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986, played for San Francisco from 1993 to 2007.
How long have the San Francisco Giants played in their current ballpark?
The inaugural season of San Francisco's current ballpark was in 2000. At the time, the Giants' new home was called Pacific Bell Park because the communications company Pacific Bell was a primary sponsor.
Three years later, the stadium was renamed SBC Park when SBC Communications acquired Pacific Bell. The name changed again before the 2006 season because of a merger between SBC and AT&T Corp. that resulted in the corporate name AT&T Inc.
The ballpark has hosted three World Series -- in 2010, 2012 and 2014 -- and served as the site of the 78th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 10, 2007.
Who did the san francisco giants play in the 1962 world series?
The 1962 Giants lost a heartbreaking seven-game Series to the New York Yankees.
Leon Wagner played in 28 games at left field for the San Francisco Giants in 1959, starting in 24 of them. He played for a total of 570 outs, equivalent to 21.11 9-inning games.
He made 50 putouts, had no assists, and committed 3 errors, equivalent to .142 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
