South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Brian Wilson
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Brian Wilson Marker
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 the start of the team's World Series title run in 2010. A flamboyant personality and power pitcher, "The Beard recorded 24 consecutive saves in 2008. After leading the Majors in Saves (48) in 2010, Wilson notched six saves and a win in the postseason, and nailed down the final out of the World Series vs. the Rangers, giving the Giants their first World Series title since 1954.
Erected 2018.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 2010.
Location. 37° 46.729′ N, 122° 23.426′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. It is on King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.T. Snow (here, next to this marker); Matt Cain (here, next to this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Wilson saves game to clinch World Series (YouTube, 100 sec.). "11/1/10: Brian Wilson shuts down the Rangers in the ninth to pick up the save and clinch the World Series title for the Giants." (Submitted on June 7, 2021.)
2. MLB Brian Wilson Funniest Moments (YouTube, 3.5 min.). (Submitted on June 7, 2021.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Brian Wilson Marker - wide view
Looking north on King Street with the whole Giants Wall of Fame visible, Brian Wilson's plaque is visible here in the bottom row, second in from the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
