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By Adam Margolis, July 24, 2014
Florence Joyner Olympiad Park Marker
401 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Florence Joyner Olympiad Park —
Near Olympiad Road at San Marcos, on the right when traveling north.
Florence Joyner Olympiad Park marks the 36th park to be built in the City of Mission Viejo. Dedicated to the memory of Florence Joyner, the 17-acre park reflects her flair for style and her cherished values and ideals, including love of family, . . . — — Map (db m189686) HM
402 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Men's Individual Road Race —
On Olympiad Road west of Marguerite Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
1984 Olympics July 29, 1984 Alexi Grewal – Gold, United States (4:59:57) Steve Bauer – Silver, Canada Dag Otto Lauritzen – Bronze, Norway - 118.2 miles (190.2 km) - Course length 9.85 miles (12 laps) - 136 participants (… cyclists . . . — — Map (db m189685) HM
403 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Women's Individual Road Race — Mission Viejo • July 29, 1984 —
On Olympiad Road just south of Marguerite Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
The Women's Individual Road Race was the first event of the 1984 Summer Olympics and the first time women's cycling event was included in the Olympic program. The race was held at 9:00 am on Sunday, July 29th 1984. Jeannis Longo-Ciprelli of France . . . — — Map (db m189684) HM
404 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — World Cup Soccer Training Facility — Historical Site —
On La Paz Road, on the right when traveling west.
This building and adjacent land were dedicated on September 11, 1993 as a training center for the United States Men's 1994 World Cup Soccer Team. — — Map (db m215648) HM
405 ► California, Orange County, Newport Beach — Hang Gliding —
Near San Miguel Drive 0.3 miles north of Port Sutton Drive, on the right when traveling north.
On this site, May 23, 1971, with a gathering of enthusiasts for personal human flight, began the worldwide sport of Hang Gliding. — — Map (db m125332) HM
406 ► California, Orange County, Orange — Torch Run —
Near Chapman Avenue at Glassell Street, in the median.
We the people of Orange dedicate this plaque to the spirit of the Olympic torch run efforts of the American people. Just as the torchbearers had been created by many along the way from its origination in New York City, it was greeted by a cheering . . . — — Map (db m189679) HM
407 ► California, Placer County, Auburn — Western States Endurance Run Finish Line —
Near Stadium Way 0.2 miles Finley Street.
Following the example of Gordy Ainsleigh in 1974, each year runners from around the world meet the challenge of completing on foot the rugged 100-mile distance of the historic Western States Trail from Squaw Valley to this stadium. Placer Union High . . . — — Map (db m95777) HM
408 ► California, Placer County, Olympic Valley — 724 — Pioneer Ski Area of America — Squaw Valley, California —
On Squaw Valley Road 3 miles west of California Route 89.
One thousand competitors from 34 nations came to Squaw Valley to compete in the VIII Olympic Winter Games of 1960. The Games, brought here by Alexander C. Cushing, commemorated a century of sport skiing in America. By 1860 mining towns in the Sierra . . . — — Map (db m23504) HM
409 ► California, Placer County, Rocklin — George A. Wyman —
On Front Street.
Waypoint George A. Wyman 1st Across America San Francisco to New York City, 1903 — — Map (db m143373) HM
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410 ► California, Placer County, Tahoe City — Olympic Silver, 1956 to 1971 — The Olympics Are Coming! —
Near North Lake Boulevard (State Highway 26), on the right when traveling east.
News that the 1960 Winter Olympics were coming to tiny Squaw Valley and to Lake Tahoe’s West Shore marked a milestone in Tahoe City development. All at once Lake Tahoe became known world-wide. Many new facilities were built for the Olympics, with . . . — — Map (db m37441) HM
411 ► California, Plumas County, Blairsden-Graeagle — Longboard Ski Races —
Near Johnsville - Eureka Lake Road.
Gold Mountain, now Eureka Peak, is the site of some of the first organized ski races in the western hemisphere. Ski clubs organized in the 1850’s rode 10-14 foot “longboards snowshoes” down “Lost Sierra” slopes in Plumas and . . . — — Map (db m56614) HM
412 ► California, Plumas County, Blairsden-Graeagle — 723 — Pioneer Ski Area of America —
Near Johnsville - McCrea Road, on the left when traveling north.
The first sport ski area in the western hemisphere was in the Sierra Nevada. By 1860, races were held in the Plumas-Sierra region. The mining towns of Whiskey Diggings, Poker Flat, Port Wine, Onion Valley, La Porte, Jamison City, and Johnsville . . . — — Map (db m143423) HM
413 ► California, Plumas County, Graeagle — Olympic Flagpole —
On California Route 89 1.2 miles south of Route 70, on the left when traveling south.
This official Olympic Flagpole was used at Squaw Valley, California in the pageantry ceremonies of the VIII Olympic Winter Games held in February 18 - 28, 1960. Walt Disney, Chairman of Pageantry. — — Map (db m246983) HM
414 ► California, Plumas County, La Porte — “Quick Silver Charley” — Charles W. Hendel — Chronicler of the Long Board —
Near Church Street.
Snow-shoe Race beginning 1854 Sierra County Surveyor 1870 Deputy U.S. Surveyor 1871 Plumas County Surveyor 1879 Plumas County Supervisor 1910 Snow-shoed to Quincy for meetings past the age of 80 — — Map (db m56365) HM
415 ► California, Plumas County, La Porte — Lexington Ski Hill —
Near Lexington Hill Road.
Snow skiing was introduced to Plumas County in 1858. Skis were called “snow shoes” at the time. Skis were first used to travel to and from the mining camps. Sport skiing soon followed, and by 1863 became a “mania”. The first . . . — — Map (db m65904) HM
416 ► California, Plumas County, La Porte — The Alturas Snowshoe Club — “Dope is King” — La Porte, Plumas County, California
On Lexington Hill Road, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
This plaque commemorates the origins of the world’s first downhill snowshoe racing events which began in Plumas and Sierra Counties in the 1850’s. The Alturas Snowshoe Club was the world’s first organized ski club, having originated between . . . — — Map (db m56368) HM
417 ► California, Riverside County, Corona — Corona History — Magnolia Avenue Bridge —
On Magnolia Avenue 0.6 miles east of McKinley Street.
The Native Americans who lived in the vicinity of the Magnolia Bridge were hunters and gatherers. They relied on the Santa Ana River as a dependable water source and bathed frequently in the local hot springs. Excellent weavers, they made . . . — — Map (db m257006) HM
418 ► California, Riverside County, Corona — Corona's Final Road Race - Start/Finish Line April 8, 1916 —
On West Grand Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
On April 8, 1916, at 1:00 p.m. the third and final Corona Road Race began near Third Street on Grand Boulevard. Twelve drivers were positioned at the Start line with their cars, hoping to win a share of the $12,000 purse. As in the races of 1913 . . . — — Map (db m268759) HM
419 ► California, Riverside County, Idyllwild — Tahquitz Rock History —
On Fern Valley Road 1.8 miles north of Circle Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Named Lily Rock in 1898 by a USGS team; it has been thought that this was possibly for its lily-white appearance. But T.W. Patterson of Riverside has seen an old photograph of Lily Eastman, on the reverse of which is written "She was the one . . . — — Map (db m232930) HM
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420 ► California, Riverside County, Menifee — Quail Valley Country Club —
On La Bertha Lane at Quail Place, on the left when traveling east on La Bertha Lane.
In 1891, Mr. Charles L. Cooper purchased 300 acres to be used as a game preserve for hunting quail, dove and rabbit. In the 1920's, a club house, tennis courts, stables and a large pool called “The Plunge” were added. In the 1940's, Cooper's son . . . — — Map (db m176826) HM
421 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Magnolia Center — The Chicago White Sox Redwood Tree —
On Magnolia Avenue at Arlington Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Magnolia Avenue.
Planted February 24, 1914 by members of that famous ball team. Tablet presented to City of Riverside by Charles A. Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox. — — Map (db m302533) HM
422 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park — Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido —
Near Mount Rubidoux Drive.
During the equestrian games of the 10th Olympiad, Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido turned aside from the prize to save his horse. He heard the low voice of mercy, not the loud acclaim of glory. 情 は 武 士 . . . — — Map (db m147984) HM
423 ► California, Riverside County, Twentynine Palms — Classic Lines —
On Park Boulevard 7.8 miles south of Rainbow Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south.
Nature has sculpted the “classic lines” – cracks and folds – in the rocks, like those found here at Hemingway Buttress. Joshua Tree National Park is a rock climber's paradise. The rough textures of the granite rock and the warm, sunny conditions . . . — — Map (db m288505) HM
424 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Downtown — Boxing at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium —
On 15th Street near J Street, on the right when traveling south.
One of the first boxing matches held at the Auditorium. The Auditorium also held many wrestling matches, ice skating shows, basketball and celebrity tennis matches.
(Sacramento Room, Sacramento Public Library) Sacramento Archives and . . . — — Map (db m266356) HM
425 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, North Sacramento — Anthony J. “Tom” LoPresti — 1962 National PGA Pro of the Year —
Near Fulton Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m14979) HM
426 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, North Sacramento — Dr. Alister MacKenzie — Golf Course Designer —
Near Fulton Avenue.
On August 19, 1931, famous Golf Course Designer Dr. Alister MacKenzie was selected by the City of Sacramento to lay out the new Sacramento Municipal 18-Hole Golf Course, which opened for play on October 1, 1932. The course name was changed to . . . — — Map (db m14938) HM
427 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, North Sacramento — Frank C. Freer —
Near Fulton Avenue.
This plaque is dedicated to Frank C. Freer by the City of Sacramento in recognition of his commitment of over 50 years to improving the game of golf in Sacramento, California. • Member-Sacramento Golf Club at Haggin Oaks • Member-Sacramento . . . — — Map (db m14907) HM
428 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, North Sacramento — Ken Morton, Sr. —
Near Fulton Avenue.
• 1998 National PGA Golf Professional of the Year • 1998 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Public Course) • 1994 National PGA Horton-Smith Award Winner • 1990 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Public Course) Ken Morton, Sr. . . . — — Map (db m14857) HM
429 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, North Sacramento — Michael “Mac” McDonagh — Born in Tuam Co. Galway on December 29, 1900 —
Near Fulton Avenue.
In recognition of Michael “Mac” McDonagh for his 32 years of service as Superintendent of Golf for the City of Sacramento from 1932 – 1964. Mac McDonagh went to England in 1923 to become an apprentice in golf course construction . . . — — Map (db m14939) HM
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430 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — Edmonds Field — 1910 – 1960 —
Near Riverside Boulevard.
This was the site of home plate at Edmonds Field, home of the Pacific Coast League’s Sacramento Solons Baseball Team for fifty years. More than 4,200 games were played here over those years and Solon fans set several PCL attendance records. The . . . — — Map (db m17071) HM
431 ► California, San Benito County, Paicines — Climbing at Pinnacles National Monument —
On California Route 146.
Pinnacles has seen the birth and growth of modern rock climbing over the past 80 years. The early accents of the rock spires, often done with basketball sneakers and braided hemp rope, were dangerous and intensely challenging. The crackless faces of . . . — — Map (db m87694) HM
432 ► California, San Bernardino County, Big Bear City — Woodland Club Caddy Shack — Peter Pan Woodland Club —
Near Greenway Drive 0.3 miles north of Big Bear Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Originally located in Bear City Park, this miniature Maltby building was once the golf shack of the Peter Pan Woodland Club. The club was known for its beautiful golf course, pools, and equestrian trails. Builder Guy Maltby was known for . . . — — Map (db m197826) HM
433 ► California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — 74 — Ontario Baseball Park — Jay Littleton Ball Park — Built 1935-1937 —
On Grove Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Avenue.
Constructed in 1935 at a cost of $30,000, and was a WPA project. The ball park was the spring training home of Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League from 1937 until 1942. The first game was played on March 14, 1937 between the Angels . . . — — Map (db m252129) HM
434 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Carrothers Court —
On 6th Street at D Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street.
Carrothers Court, dedicated by the City of Coronado and honoring Bob Carrothers, National Boys Tennis Champion, 1937. — — Map (db m134445) HM
435 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — History of Golf in Coronado —
Near Visalia Row.
The first golf course in Coronado was established in 1898. The 9-hole private course was located in the area of Glorietta Boulevard and Margarita and San Luis Rey Avenues. This area was later subdivided into homesites. The second golf . . . — — Map (db m251202) HM
436 ► California, San Diego County, La Jolla — 315 — Torrey Pines Gliderport —
Near Torrey Pines Scenic Drive 0.5 miles west of Torrey Pines Road.
To honor the spirit, ingenuity, and enthusiasm of the pioneers who flew gliders in the 1930’s at Torrey Pines, and to the future pilots who will share this gliderport and continue this tradition through all forms of motorless flight. . . . — — Map (db m169295) HM
437 ► California, San Diego County, Lakeside — Lakeside Auto Speedway (1907) —
On Maine Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Considered the first purpose-built auto racing facility in the United States when completed, the Lakeside Auto Speedway transformed the nascent motorsports movement by moving races off dangerous public roads and horse racing tracks. The Speedway . . . — — Map (db m82349) HM
438 ► California, San Diego County, Pacific Beach — Surfer's Memorial — Tourmaline Canyon Surfing Park —
On Tourmaline Street.
This monument honors the past and present surfers at Tourmaline Canyon Surfing Park who have embraced its beach, surf and camaraderie. Since the opening of the park in May 1963, Tourmaline's local surfers have shared their time, skills, and wisdom . . . — — Map (db m84586) HM
439 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Core-Columbia — Lane Field Ballpark Site — First Home of the PCL San Diego Padres — 1936-1957 —
On North Harbor Drive at West Broadway, on the right when traveling north on North Harbor Drive.
Hurriedly built in two months by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) for $25,000 in 1936, this wooden, green painted and later termite-infested ballpark was the original home of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) San Diego Padres. The breeze that . . . — — Map (db m83871) HM
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440 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, La Jolla — San Diego Bottom Scratchers Dive Club —
Near Coast Boulevard.
Since 1933, offshore from this beach access, the seafloor bears memorial markers to name and honor San Diego’s most heralded underwater pioneers. The San Diego Bottom Scratchers Dive Club. The Bottom Scratchers dedicated every dive to . . . — — Map (db m280308) HM
441 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Little Italy — 2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration —
Near India Street, on the right when traveling north.
On July 9, 2006, over 12,000 fans filled with Forza Azzuri (Blue Force) pride and solidarity, flocked down to Little Italy to watch the Italian National Soccer Team; Forza Azzurri, defeat the French National Team for the 2006 FIFA . . . — — Map (db m278152) HM
442 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Little Italy — 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration —
Near India Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Diego’s Little Italy was the only Little Italy in the United States to honor the XX Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony held in Turin, Italy, on February 10, 2006. The Little Italy Association, New City America, Inc., and San Diego NBC 7/39 worked . . . — — Map (db m278149) HM
443 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Point Loma — Point Loma — National Landmark of Soaring —
On Cabrillo Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In commemoration of the early aviation pioneers that flew American designed and manufactured sailplanes in San Diego. These aviators are remembered by those who flew after them and the citizens of San Diego. John C. Barstow • William Beuby . . . — — Map (db m156384) HM
444 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Point Loma — Sportfishing Legacy —
Near Garrison Street.
Dedicated to Captain Bill Poole and all the devoted captains who have made San Diego home port to the world's finest sportfishing fleet. The pioneer of long range sportfishing, Captain Poole explored the ocean for new fishing grounds and . . . — — Map (db m274835) HM
445 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Point Loma — The Lifeguard —
Near Santa Monica Avenue.
On Sunday, May 5, 1918, 13 lives were lost here, including 11 soldiers and sailors stationed at Camp Kearny North Island and Point Loma. The rip currents were caused by unusual conditions of tides near the entrance to Mission Bay. Police Lifeguard . . . — — Map (db m212933) HM
446 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Chinatown — Willie "Woo Woo" Wong —
Near Sacramento Street at Pagoda Place / Hang Ah Alley.
Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall, Willie "Woo Woo” Wong grew up in San Francisco to become one of the preeminent sport stars of the 1940's and 1950's. As a youngster, he perfected his basketbal skills during early morning work-outs at Chinese . . . — — Map (db m175169) HM
447 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Duboce Triangle — King of the Road! — The Golden Gate’s Golden Age of Cycling —
On Duboce Avenue near Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
More than one hundred years ago, the bicycle was king of the road in San Francisco. The streets were filled with scorchers, bloomer girls, bone shakers, and wheelmen. More than one hundred years ago, the bicycle was king of the road in . . . — — Map (db m72526) HM
448 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf — Dominic Paul DiMaggio — February 12, 1917 - May 8, 2009 —
On Jefferson Street west of Taylor Street, on the left when traveling west.
This is the site of the original Dimaggios' Restaurant founded by the five DiMaggio brothers in 1937. Tom, the oldest of the 9 children of Sicilian immigrant parents, ran it until the youngest, Dominic Paul DiMaggio, took on the responsibilities in . . . — — Map (db m115951) HM
449 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf — The Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club —
On Jefferson Street west of Hyde Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Dolphin Club, in cooperation with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, maintains this facility to accomodate it program of open water swimming and rowing in San Francisco Bay. It was founded in 1877 as a small boat club at the . . . — — Map (db m65562) HM
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450 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf — The South End Rowing Club — Since 1873 - San Francisco —
On Jefferson Street at Hyde Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
The South End Rowing Club was founded on San Francisco Bay in 1873 by a group of rowing enthusiasts who gathered at Jimmy Farrell's Saloon at the southern end of the City near 3rd and Berry Streets. The Club became a dominant power in the Pacific . . . — — Map (db m61359) HM
451 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Golden Gate Park — San Francisco Lawn Bowling Clubhouse and Greens —
On Bowling Green Drive north of Martin Luther King Jr Drive.
A San Francisco City Landmark No. 181 California's First Municipal Lawn Bowling Greens Established 1901 — — Map (db m28756) HM
452 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Japantown — 12 — A New Ballgame — San Francisco Japantown History Walk —
On Sutter Street near Webster Street, on the left when traveling east.
Americanization was difficult for the Issei. Prejudice, language barriers and discrimination often stymied their efforts, yet they persisted, often venturing into Western society with great zeal. With the Nisei generation, however, the Japanese . . . — — Map (db m192570) HM
453 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Lone Mountain — Dante Benedetti —
Near Golden Gate Avenue.
Dante, "Mr. Baseball" as Joe DiMaggio referred to him. He was a family man. He was a source of love, compassion, understanding, and inspiration. He openly shared those qualities with everyone he met, the look in his eyes, the smile on his face . . . — — Map (db m198390) HM
454 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Lower Nob Hill — Metropolitan Club —
On Sutter Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Metropolitan Club Incorporated in 1915 as the Woman’s Athletic Club of San Francisco Bliss & . . . — — Map (db m71912) HM
455 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, North Beach — Dominic DiMaggio —
Near Mason Street at Lombard Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born in San Francisco where he played at Galileo High School. Signed by the Seals in 1937. Joined the Boston Red Sox in 1940 where he played 11 seasons interrupted by 3 years of military service. Outstanding outfielder with great arm. Lifetime . . . — — Map (db m162565) HM
456 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, North Beach — Joseph Paul DiMaggio, "Joe" —
Near Mason Street at Lombard Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Seals 1932-36 New York Yankees 1936-51 One of the greatest outfielders of modern baseball "Yankee Clipper" began his career with San Francisco Seals in 1932. Hit safely in 61 consecutive games setting a Pacific Coast Record. . . . — — Map (db m162580) HM
457 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Parkmerced — In Honor of Dr. Vic Rowen and Joe Verducci —
Near Holloway Avenue.
San Francisco State is proud to honor Vic Rowen and Joe Verducci who exemplify the highest ideals of academic performance and competitive athletics. We also honor them for their professional accomplishments as men of honor and character, who are . . . — — Map (db m195716) HM
458 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Russian Hill — George Sterling Park and the Alice Marble Tennis Courts —
On Greenwich Street near Hyde Street, on the left when traveling east.
George Sterling 1869 – 1926 George Sterling represented California in the world of poetry for a generation. His works included “A Wine of Wizardry.” “Testimony of the Suns,” and “The House of . . . — — Map (db m69986) HM
459 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, SoMa — Victoria Manalo Draves —
On Columbia Square at Folsom Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbia Square.
Victoria Manalo Draves was the first Asian-American woman to win an Olympic medal when she earned gold medals in the 3-meter springboard and the 10-meter platform diving competitions at the 1948 Olympics. Born in the South of Market area to an . . . — — Map (db m120149) HM
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460 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Atlee Hammacher — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1982-1990 San Francisco Giants All-Stars: 1983 Born in Carmel, CA, son of military family played for Taiwan in the Little League World Series. Drafted by Kansas City, the left-handed hurler was traded to Giants in . . . — — Map (db m192170) HM
461 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Barry Bonds — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right.
San Francisco Giants: 1993-2007 NL Most Valuable Player: 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Major League Player Of The Year: 2001, 2004 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, . . . — — Map (db m174925) HM
462 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Bob Brenly — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1981-1988, 1989 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1984 "Willie Mac” Award: 1984 Popular Ohioan spent seven seasons in minors before becoming Giants starting catcher in 1984, batting .291, 20 HR, 80 RBI. He blasted . . . — — Map (db m192559) HM
463 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Bobby Bolin — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street at 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on King Street.
San Francisco Giants: 1961-1969 South Carolinian pitched first nine seasons of solid 13-year career with San Francisco. Right-handed sidearmer established San Francisco Giants record for Lowest ERA, Season (1.99) in 1968, second in NL . . . — — Map (db m175307) HM
464 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Bobby Bonds — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1968-1974 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1971, 1973 All-Star Game MVP: 1973 NL Gold Glove Award: 1971, 1973, 1974 Electrifying outfielder showed earmarks of stardom with grand-slam homer in first Major League . . . — — Map (db m175681) HM
465 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Brian Wilson — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 2006-2012 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 2008, 2010, 2011 Born and raised in New England, 24th-round Giants draftee from LSU in 2008, Wilson emerged as Giants closer in 2007 and rose to prominence in that role during . . . — — Map (db m174920) HM
466 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Chili Davis — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1981-1987 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1984, 1986 The first Jamaican in ML history, Davis began exceptional 19-year career with seven seasons as Giants outfielder. In his first full season, 1982, switch-hitter . . . — — Map (db m177384) HM
467 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Chris Speier — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1971-1977, 1987-1989 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1972, 1973, 1974 "Willie Mac” Award: 1987 The rookie from Alameda became Giants starting shortstop im 1971, and secured the position for seven seasons during . . . — — Map (db m192169) HM
468 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Darrell Evans — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1976-1983
San Francisco Giants All Star: 1983
"Willie Mac" Award: 1983 Acquired from Atlanta in six-player trade (June 13, 1976), Evans became fan favorite during eight seasons in Giants infield. "Howdy . . . — — Map (db m176143) HM
469 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Dick Dietz — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on King Street.
San Francisco Giants: 1966-1971
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1970 Topps 1967 All-Star Rookie catcher, "The Mule" had banner year in 1970, batting .300, 22 HR, 107 RBI. His leadoff homer in ninth off Catfish Hunter in '70 All-Star . . . — — Map (db m175291) HM
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470 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Felipe Alou — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street at 2nd Street, on the right on King Street.
San Francisco Giants: 1958-1963 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1962 Oldest of the Alou brothers, Felipe preceded Matty and Jesus in Giants outfield in 1958. A superb right fielder, his bust-out year was 1962, when he hit .316, 25 HR, 98 . . . — — Map (db m175008) HM
471 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Gary Lavelle — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right.
San Francisco Giants: 1974-1984 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1977, 1983 Supreme Giants left-handed reliever for more than a decade, Lavelle topped Christy Mathewson to set Franchise record for Most Games, Career (647). An intimidating . . . — — Map (db m176178) HM
472 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Gaylord Jackson Perry —
On King Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on King Street.
San Francisco, N.L., 1962-1971 Cleveland, A.L., 1972-1975 Texas, A.L., 1975-1977, 1980 San Diego, N.L., 1978-1979 New York, A.L., 1980 Atlanta, N.L., 1981 Seattle, A.L. 1982-1983 Kansas City, A.L., 1983 Achieved pitchers' magic . . . — — Map (db m193833) HM
473 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Gaylord Perry — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1962-1971 Hall Of Fame: 1991 · Giants Retired Number: 36 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1966, 1970 From the hills of North Carolina, Perry started spectacular 22-year career with 10 seasons as a Giant. He tied . . . — — Map (db m175345) HM
474 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Greg Minton — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Glants: 1975-1987 San Francisco Giants All Star: 1982 San Diego native acquired from Kansas City in 1973, "Moon Man" developed a devastating sinker and became one of the Giants most effective relief pitchers. From . . . — — Map (db m192544) HM
475 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — J.T. Snow — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1997-2005, 2008 Nl Gold Glove Award: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Willie Mac” Award: 1997, 2004 Finest fielding first baseman of his era, son of football star Jack Snow won four of his six comsecutive Gold . . . — — Map (db m174926) HM
476 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Jack Clark — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1975-1984 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1978, 1979 "Willie Mac” Award: 1980 "Jack the Ripper" smacked 163 of 340 lifetime homers with Giants. He holds Franchise records for Longest Consecutive Game Hitting Streak . . . — — Map (db m177374) HM
477 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Jeff Brantley — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1988-1993 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1990 All-American teammate of Will Clark at Mississippi State, Brantley was selected by Giants in 1985 June Draft and became solid member of relief corps for six seasons . . . — — Map (db m192576) HM
478 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Jeffrey Leonard — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1981-1988
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1987
NLCS Most Valuable Player: 1987 Philadelphia native acquired from Houston for Mike Ivie (April 20, 1981), "Hac Man" provided potent bat and hard-nosed attitude . . . — — Map (db m177519) HM
479 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Jim Barr — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right.
San Francisco Giants: 1971-1978, 1982-1983 University of Southern California teammate of Giants outfielder Dave Kingman, hard-throwing right-hander ranks among San Francisco Giants career leaders in Wins (90), ERA (3.41), Innings Pitched . . . — — Map (db m176193) HM
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480 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Jim Davenport — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on King Street.
San Francisco Giants: 1958-1970 San Francisco Giants All Star: 1962 NL Gold Glove Award: 1962 Alabama native emerged as Opening Day third baseman in 1958, beginning five decades of service to Giants as player, manager (1985), coach and . . . — — Map (db m175404) HM
481 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Jim Ray Hart — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of Third Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1963-1973 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1966 Powerful third baseman from North Carolina set Franchise record for Home Runs by a rookie (31) in 1964. He smashed 157 HR for San Francisco, hitting 23 or more each . . . — — Map (db m175328) HM
482 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — John Burkett — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1987, 1990-1994 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1993 Sixth-round pick in 1983 Draft, Burkey combined witn fellow right-handed starter Bill Swift to give Giants dual aces in early 90s. Pennsylvania native had career . . . — — Map (db m193901) HM
483 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — John Montefusco — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right.
San Francisco Giants: 1974-1980 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1976 NL Rookie Of The Year: 1975 "The Count” is one of three players in history to homer in his first at-bat, then become the winning pitcher (Dodger Stadium, September 3, . . . — — Map (db m175402) HM
484 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Johnnie LeMaster — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1975-1985 Giants first choice in 1973 June Draft, "Johnnie Lee" began 10 year career as Giants shortstop in grand style. He stroked an inside-the-park homer in his first Major League at-bat vs. Dodgers (Candlestick . . . — — Map (db m176360) HM
485 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Juan Antonio Marichal Sanchez —
On Third Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco N.L., 1960-1973 Boston A.L., 1974 Los Angeles N.L., 1975 High kicking right-hander from the Dominican Republic won 243 games and lost only 143 over 16 seasons. Won 20 games six times and no-hit Houston in 1963. Led N.L. in . . . — — Map (db m163132) HM
486 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Juan Marichal — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right.
San Francisco Giants: 1960-1973 · Hall Of Fame: 1983 Giants Retired Number: 27 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player: 1965 "Dominican Dandy" is the . . . — — Map (db m175879) HM
487 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Kevin Mitchell — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1991 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1989, 1990 NL MVP: 1989 NL Silver Slugger Award: 1989 Third baseman converted to outfield and became a superstar after trade to the Giants from San Diego in 1987. Joining the . . . — — Map (db m193880) HM
488 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Kirt Manwaring — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1996 NL Gold Glove Award: 1993 "Willie Mac" Award: 1993 Soft-spoken native of upstate New York, "Man-O-War" was a rock behind the plate for the Giants in the '90s. The strong-armed catcher threw out 35% of . . . — — Map (db m194945) HM
489 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Matt Cain — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 2005-2017 San Francisco Giants: All-Star 2009, 2011, 2012 Willie Mac Award: 2009 First-round selection in 2002 MLB Draft, Cain emerged as a central figure in the team's World Series success during his 13-year . . . — — Map (db m174889) HM
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490 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Matt Williams — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1996 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996 NL Gold Glove Award: 1991, 1993, 1994 NL Silver Slugger Award: 1990, 1993, 1994 Giants top pick in 1986 June Draft, Matty was one of baseball's . . . — — Map (db m194224) HM
491 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Mike Krukow — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1983-1989 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1986 "Willie Mac" Award: 1985, 1986 Emerged from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to become Leader of Giants pitching staff in the 80s. Kruk posted 66 of is 124 Career Wins with . . . — — Map (db m192547) HM
492 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Mike McCormick — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street at 2nd Street, on the right on King Street.
San Francisco Giants: 1956-1962, 1967-1970 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1960, 1961 Cy Young Award: 1967   NL Comeback Player Of The Year: 1967 Signed by New York Giants at age 17, McCormick debuted at Polo Grounds and became a stalwart . . . — — Map (db m175302) HM
493 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Orlando Cepeda — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street at 2rd Street, on the right on King Street.
San Francisco Giants: 1958-1966 Hall of Fame: 1999 · Giants Retired Number: 30 NL Rookie of the Year: 1958 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 The Baby Bull rose from Puerto Rican poverty to Major League . . . — — Map (db m176641) HM
494 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Orlando Manuel Cepeda — "Baby Bull" "Cha-Cha" —
On King Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on King Street.
San Francisco, N.L., 1958-1966, St. Louis, N.L., 1966-1968 Atlanta, N.L., 1969-1972, Oakland, A.L., 1972 Boston, A.L., 1973, Kansas City, A.L., 1974 A powerful first baseman and consistent run producer for 17 major league . . . — — Map (db m193872) HM
495 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Peter A. Magowan — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Giants President & Managing General Partner, 1993-2008 Native New Yorker and lifelong Giants fan, Magowan orchestrated a dramatic 11th-hour effort to keep the team in San Francisco, preventing its move to Florida in 1992. He then . . . — — Map (db m174759) HM
496 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Randy Moffitt — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1972-1981 Brother of tennis legend Billie Jean King, Moffitt was drafted by Giants in first round of 1970 June Draft, and became one of baseball's most dependable relievers. He finished in the NL Top 10 in Saves . . . — — Map (db m176455) HM
497 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Rich Aurilia — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1995-2003, 2007-09 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 2001, NL Silver Slugger: 2001 Pride of Brooklyn was key member of three Giants playoff teams (2000, '02, '08), including 2002 NL champions. Starting SS for six . . . — — Map (db m174933) HM
498 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Rick Reuschel — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1991 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1988, 1989 Nl Gold Glove Award, 1987 Fred Hutchinson Award: 1985 "Big Daddy" was traded to Giants from Pittsburgh (August 21, 1987) and becane staff leader for Roger Craig's . . . — — Map (db m192564) HM
499 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Ryan Vogelsong — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 2000-2001, 2011-2015
San Francisco Giants All Star: 2011
Willie Mac Award: 2011 Multi-sport high school star from Pennsylvania, chosen by the Giants in the 5th round of the 1998 MLB Draft, Vogelsong realized . . . — — Map (db m174924) HM
500 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Baseball's modern age began at Seals Stadium on Opening Day, April 15, 1958, when the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-0, in the first Major League game played on the West Coast. Since that historic date, San Francisco . . . — — Map (db m175381) HM

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