Juan Antonio Marichal Sanchez
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 complete games and shutouts twice and in ERA with 2.10 in 1969. Completed 244 games during his career, striking out 2,303 and finishing with 2.89 ERA.
(This is a replica of the official transcription created for Marichal's Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1983. It is on display in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.)
If you don't get Marichal out of the game by the third inning, forget it. He is going to beat you. - Curt Gowdy
If Marichal doesn't get one pitch over, he has nine others to throw at you. Juan Marichal is the best pitcher in baseball. - Ed Kranepool
I still think that bunting against Marichal is a good idea. The only trouble is, he won't give you a pitch you can bunt. - Jim Wynn
He can throw all day and hit a space no wider than two inches - in, out, up or down. I've never seen anyone as good as that. - Pete Rose
When you really have to win a game, Marichal gives me confidence. Juan rises to the occasion. He thrives on competition. The tougher the situation, the better he is. - Alvin Dark
(career statistics not transcribed)
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1937.
Location. 37° 46.636′ N, 122° 23.426′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is on Third Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94158, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Francis "Lefty" O'Doul Third Street Bridge (here, next to this marker); Willie McCovey Cove (within shouting distance of this marker); Willie Howard Mays, Jr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steamboat Point (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Willie Howard Mays, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Willie McCovey (about 500 feet away); Ryan Vogelsong (about 500 feet away); Barry Bonds (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the base of the Juan Marichal statue outside of the Lefty O'Doul Gate of Oracle Park.
Also see . . . Juan Marichal (Wikipedia). "Juan Antonio
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 22, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.