Bobby Bolin
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
San Francisco Giants: 1961-1969
South Carolinian pitched first nine seasons of solid
13-year career with San Francisco. Right-handed
sidearmer established San Francisco Giants record for
Lowest ERA, Season (1.99) in 1968, second in NL to
Bob Gibson's ML-record 1.12. He ranks among San
Francisco Giants All-Time leaders in Wins (73), ERA
(3.26), and Strikeouts (977).
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 year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 37° 46.759′ N, 122° 23.386′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. It is at the intersection of King Street and 2nd Avenue, 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.
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: Jim Davenport (here, next to this marker); Felipe Alou (here, next to this marker); Dick Dietz (here, next to this marker); Mike McCormick (here, next to this marker); Orlando Cepeda (here, next to this marker); Tom Haller
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Also see . . . Bob Bolin (Wikipedia).
"Bobby Donald Bolin (born January 29, 1939) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who appeared 495 games in Major League Baseball over 13 seasons (19611973) for the San Francisco Giants (19611969), Milwaukee Brewers (1970) and Boston Red Sox (19701973). A right-hander, Bolin was born in Hickory Grove, South Carolina, and was listed as 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and 185 pounds (84 kg)."(Submitted on June 17, 2021.)
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 791 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
