David HeglerApr 104 minAl GallagherTo even get to the major leagues is a tremendous accomplishment in and of itself. However, there are moments in time where an individual...
David HeglerApr 29, 20214 minJuan MarichalThe 1960’s was dominated with great pitchers such as Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax and Warren Spahn. The San Francisco Giants had their own...
David HeglerApr 20, 20216 minCharles Finley and Horace StonehamBefore 1958, Major League Baseball did not exist in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fans there loved the Pacific Coast League teams that...
David HeglerApr 7, 20214 minRoger CraigThe San Francisco Giants of the early 1980’s were a pitiful bunch with losing seasons stretching longer and longer into the summer night....
David HeglerApr 4, 20216 minThe Three Alou BrothersOn September 10, 1963, Felipe, Matty and Jesús Alou became the first trio of brothers to play in the same major league game. Though the...
David HeglerMar 4, 20218 minAl DarkBack in the middle of the 20th century, it was rare to see a man of the major leagues have a career that spanned from coast to coast. The...
David HeglerFeb 27, 20214 minA Tale of Two TeamsSince its birth in 1869, major league baseball had neglected the western part of the United States. All of their teams were either on the...
David HeglerSep 23, 20205 minLefty O'DoulLefty O’Doul was the greatest manager in the history of the San Francisco Seals. The local product from the City by the Bay had a great...
David HeglerSep 12, 20206 minBarry Bonds and a Family LegacyBarry Bonds is one of the most tantalizing and polarizing players of all time. He had a great natural ability and could run just as...
David HeglerSep 6, 20202 minThe Crazy CrabThe Giants of the early 1980’s were a pitiful bunch. Losing seasons along with dwindling attendance ate away at the front office. They...
David HeglerAug 29, 20205 minWill ClarkSome sports heroes build and claw their way into the hearts of their fans. Other sports heroes only need one moment early in their career...
David HeglerAug 25, 20203 minThe 1962 Pennant RaceDuring their early years in San Francisco, the Giants had trouble gaining a strong following. Attendance was low mainly due to the poor...
David HeglerAug 1, 20204 minWillie McCoveyWhen the Giants moved to San Francisco in 1958, they already had a franchise star in Willie Mays. He was one of those once in a...
David HeglerJul 28, 20202 minThe Giants First Game in San FranciscoApril 15, 1958 was the perfect day for baseball. The sun was shining bright and a crowd of 23,448 had gathered in Seals Stadium to...