South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Willie McCovey

"Stretch"

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

1. Willie McCovey Marker

Inscription. The San Francisco Giants first baseman from 1959-73 and 1977-80, Willie established a career record of 521 home runs. This places him in the all-time top ten. Nicknamed "Stretch" for his ability to catch wide and high throws to first base, he also was named National League Most Valuable Player in 1969 with 45 home runs and a 126 RBI. Elected in 1986 to Baseball's Hall of Fame. Enshrined in the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.

Location. 37° 46.708′ N, 122° 23.458′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. It is at the intersection of King Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Willie Howard Mays, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Steamboat Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Ryan Vogelsong (within shouting distance of this marker); Southbeach Shoreline – 1852 (within shouting distance of this marker); Barry Bonds (within shouting distance of this

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marker); a different marker also named Willie Howard Mays, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); J.T. Snow (within shouting distance of this marker); Brian Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Also see . . .
1. Willie McCovey #44 (MLB.com). (Submitted on June 5, 2021.)
2. Remembering A Giant: A look back at Willie McCovey's career in SF (YouTube, 3.5 mins.). (Submitted on June 5, 2021.)

Willie McCovey Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

2. Willie McCovey Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here mounted to the King Street side (shadowy side) of the Oracle Park clock tower, along with the Willie Mays Jr. marker slightly to the right it (sunny side of tower).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.