South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Stu Miller
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Stu Miller Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1958-1962
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1961
Though weighing only 165 pounds, Miller was one of the finest relief pitchers of the '50s and '60s. Change-up specialist with deceptive curve, he pitched for 16 seasons, including six with Giants. He was NL ERA Leader (2.47) in 1958. On July 11, 1961, he was the winning pitcher in a 5-4 NL Victory in the All-Star Game. This was the game when the wind allegedly blew him off the mound at Candelstick Park.
Erected 2008.
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 July 11, 1961.
Location. 37° 46.76′ N, 122° 23.387′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and 2nd 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orlando Cepeda (here, next to this marker); Bobby Bolin (here, next to this marker); Dick Dietz (here, next to this marker); Jim Davenport (here, next to this marker);
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1. Stu Miller Is Literally Blown Off The Mound During All Star Game (This Day in Baseball). Article also includes a link to the full audio recording for this game.
"On July 11, 1961, San Francisco Giants pitcher Stu Miller is literally blown off the mound during the All-Star Game at Candlestick Park. In the ninth inning, high winds cause the 165-pound Miller to lose his balance. Umpires call a balk, allowing the runners, Al Kaline and Roger Maris into scoring position. The AL will tie the game on an error by Ken Boyer. Ironically the AL will take the lead in the top of the 10th when Boyer again makes an error on a ground ball hit by Al Kaline. The NL will score 2 in the bottom of the 10th to pull out the victory."(Submitted on June 10, 2021.)
2. Stu Miller (Wikipedia).
Stuart Leonard Miller (December 26, 1927 – January 4, 2015), nicknamed The Butterfly Man, was a pitcher(Submitted on June 10, 2021.)in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1952–56), Philadelphia Phillies (1956), New York/San Francisco Giants (1957–62), Baltimore Orioles (1963–67) and Atlanta Braves (1968). He batted and threw right-handed. In a 16-season career, Miller posted a 105–103 record with a 3.24 earned run average, 1164 strikeouts, and 154 saves in 704 games pitched (93 as a starter). He was named an All-Star for the Giants in 1961Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 20202. Stu Miller Marker - wide viewThe subject marker is in the top row, most left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on June 18, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on June 10, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
