Generally speaking, bodies of water are named after large geographic regions, famous explorers or historical events of significance. Every once in a while, they name one after a prolific power hitter who symbolized the majestic feat of sending a baseball over a wall, an arcade, and pavilion before it comes to rest in the what is now commonly referred to as “McCovey Cove.” A … [Read more...]
Alyssa Nakken Gets Baseball Card After On-Field Debut
The San Francisco Giants made history in January when they hired former college softball standout Alyssa Nakken as a major league coach. Now, she has her own baseball card. Nakken started in a front office role several years ago before being hired for an on-field role during the off-season and has been working with baserunners and outfielders during … [Read more...]
Notes: MJ Ticket Collector; Wax Pack Book Now No. 1; Giants Archives
You can collect his cards (which are smoking hot right now), his autographs (still pretty pricey) or his store bought shoes (a totally different market). Andrew Goldberg collects Michael Jordan ticket stubs. The Chicago native and Miami-based marketing consultant grew up watching Jordan and even went to a few games but it wasn't until adulthood that he … [Read more...]
1960 Tacoma Giants Set Featured HOFer Juan Marichal’s First Card
The 1960 Tacoma Giants boasted three future Hall of Famers, a former World Series hero and a member of a famous baseball family who had a career average of .307 in the major leagues. The squad was a Triple-A minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, and to welcome Pacific Coast League baseball back to the City of Destiny, 3-inch by 5-inch cards were sold at … [Read more...]
Giants Holding Sale of Game-Used Items and Memorabilia Saturday
The San Francisco Giants will give fans the opportunity, for the second consecutive holiday season, to own authenticated game-used items and memorabilia from the 2013 season and past seasons on Saturday, December 14, from 10-3 p.m. in the Field Club Lounge at AT&T Park during their From the Clubhouse Memorabilia Sale. The club says there will be hundreds of items ranging … [Read more...]
MLB Auctions Selling Items from Lincecum No-Hitter Including Beer Cans, Champagne Bottles
It’s come to this. Major League Baseball Auctions is selling empty beer cans, champagne bottles and popped corks from the clubhouse celebration following Tim Lincecum’s July 13 no-hitter in San Diego (yes, they come with official MLB Authentication stickers). Lincecum struck out 13 Padres and threw 148 pitches in notching the first no-hitter of his career that … [Read more...]
Giants to Hold Special Game Worn Memorabila Sale
The San Francisco Giants will give fans the opportunity to own items and memorabilia used or worn by the players during the 2012 regular season, championship series and World Series on Sunday, December 16, in the Field Club Lounge at AT&T Park during their From the Clubhouse Holiday Sale. It's the first time the team has held a special post-season sale of game worn … [Read more...]
Game Used World Series Gear Arrives in Cooperstown
For the second time in three years, Cooperstown is set to become “San Francisco-East” as game used memorabilia from the Giants’ remarkable World Series run arrives at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Eight artifacts from the 2012 World Series have already been delivered to the Museum and will soon be on display in the Museum’s Autumn Glory exhibit, which … [Read more...]
Giants the Most Bargain Priced 2-Time Series Champ?
With their World Series sweep of the Tigers Sunday night, the Giants became the first National League team to win two titles in three years since the Big Red Machine in the mid-1970s. That team was stacked with future Hall of Famers and superstars. Johnny Bench. Pete Rose. Joe Morgan. Tony Perez. The Giants have Buster, Marco, Pablo and Sergio. Who? Well, maybe you … [Read more...]
Giants Named Topps Organization of the Year
Topps has handed out its annual’ “Organization of the Year Award” to the San Francisco Giants. This achievement by the Giants marks the second win for the organization in the last three years. The Organization of the Year award dates back to 1966 and highlights the Major League team that has shown outstanding performance, depth and talent throughout their Major and Minor … [Read more...]