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

Mike McCormick

San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

1. Mike McCormick Marker

Inscription.
San Francisco Giants: 1956-1962, 1967-1970
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1960, 1961
Cy Young Award: 1967 NL Comeback Player Of The Year: 1967

Signed by New York Giants at age 17, McCormick debuted at Polo Grounds and became a stalwart starter during club's move to West Coast, registering 59 Wins in his first seven seasons. He pitched a five-inning 3-0 no-hitter vs. Phillies (Connie Mack Stadium, June 12, 1959), and was NL ERA Leader (2.70) in 1960. Reaquired in 1967, “Lefty” won baseball's top pitching prize, The Cy Young, leading the NL with a 22-10 record, along with a 2.85 ERA.

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 June 12, 1959.

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 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. Dick Dietz (here, next to this marker); Jim Davenport (here, next to this marker); Felipe Alou

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(here, next to this marker); Bobby Bolin (here, next to this marker); Orlando Cepeda (here, next to this marker); Tom Haller (here, next to this marker); Stu Miller (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 . . .
1. Mike McCormick (pitcher) (Wikipedia).

"Michael Francis McCormick (September 29, 1938 – June 13, 2020) was an American baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the New York and San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals from 1956 to 1971. He batted and threw left-handed and served primarily as a starting pitcher."

(Submitted on June 17, 2021.)

2. Mike McCormick former Giant, Oriole, Senator and Yankee and CY Young winner...(YouTune, 6 min.). Obit clip, with career history and highlights.... (Submitted on June 17, 2021.)

Mike McCormick Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

2. Mike McCormick Marker - wide view

The McCormick marker is in the top row on the very right.

Mike McCormick baseball card image. Click for full size.

Topps Company, Inc. (courtesy of the National Museum of American History / Smithsonian Institution), 1968

3. Mike McCormick baseball card

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.