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

Dick Dietz

San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

1. Dick Dietz Marker

Inscription.
San Francisco Giants: 1966-1971
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1970

Topps 1967 All-Star Rookie catcher, "The Mule" had banner year in 1970, batting .300, 22 HR, 107 RBI. His leadoff homer in ninth off Catfish Hunter in '70 All-Star Game (Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, July 14, 1970) ignited rally that led NL to 5-4 win in 12 innings. He caught Gaylord Perry's no-hitter vs. Cardinals (Candlestick Park, September 17, 1968).

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.

Location. 37° 46.758′ N, 122° 23.386′ 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. Bobby Bolin (here, next to this marker); Jim Davenport (here, next to this marker); Mike McCormick (here, next to this marker); Felipe Alou (here, next to this marker); Orlando Cepeda

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(here, next to this marker); Stu Miller (here, next to this marker); Tom Haller (here, next to this marker); San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Also see . . . Dick Dietz (Wikipedia).

"Richard Allen Dietz (September 18, 1941 – June 28, 2005) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves from 1966 to 1973....Dietz is remembered for his role in a controversial umpiring decision during the 1968 season. The Giants were facing Dodgers' pitcher Don Drysdale, who was in the midst of a scoreless inning streak that eventually reached a record-setting 58+2⁄3 innings. The Giants had the bases loaded with no outs and Dietz at bat. Dietz was hit by a pitch, apparently ending Drysdale's scoreless innings streak. However, home plate umpire Harry Wendelstedt, citing a rarely enforced rule, refused to allow Dietz to take first base, claiming that Dietz did not attempt to avoid being struck by the ball. Drysdale then retired Dietz and the next two
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

2. Dick Dietz Marker - wide view
Bottom row, rightmost.
batters, keeping his scoreless streak alive...."

(Submitted on June 16, 2021.)

Dick Dietz baseball card image. Click for full size.

Chris Hughes, Topps Company, Inc. (courtesy of the National Museum of American History), 1970

3. Dick Dietz baseball card

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.