South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tom Haller
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Tom Haller Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1961-1967
San Francisco Giants All Star: 1966, 1967
University of Ilinois quarterback, signed to bonus contract in '58, stands first among San Francisco catchers in Games, Career (719), Putouts, Career (4,285), and Home Runs, Season (27) in 1966. His two-run homer of Whitey Ford sparked Giants 7-3 win in Game 4 of 1962 World Series (Yankee Stadium, October 8, 1962). He caught all 23 innings of 8-6 win over Mets (Shea Stadium, May 31, 1964).
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 May 31, 1964.
Location. 37° 46.76′ N, 122° 23.384′ 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 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); Felipe Alou (here, next to this marker); Jim Davenport (here, next to this marker); Bobby Bolin (here, next to this marker); Dick Dietz
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Also see . . . Tom Haller (Wikipedia).
"Thomas Frank Haller (June 23, 1937 – November 26, 2004), was an American professional baseball player, coach, and executive. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1961 to 1972, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants where he became a three-time All-Star. Haller ended his playing career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers.(Submitted on June 12, 2021.)
Haller was considered one of the top catchers in the National League (NL) during the late 1960s. In 2008, he was part of the inaugural class of inductees into the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame."
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Tom Haller Marker - wide view
The subject marker is in the bottom row of markers, second from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
