South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jim Ray Hart
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Jim Ray Hart Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1963-1973
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1966
Powerful third baseman from North Carolina set Franchise record for Home Runs by a rookie (31) in 1964. He smashed 157 HR for San Francisco, hitting 23 or more each year from 1964-1968. Hart was the first San Francisco Giant to hit for cycle (Atlanta Fulton County Stadium, July 8, 1970). He batted .282 in 11 seasons with Giants.
Erected 2008.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • 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 8, 1970.
Location. 37° 46.754′ N, 122° 23.392′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is on King Street north of Third Street, on the right when traveling north. 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 Bonds (here, next to this marker); Willie McCovey (here, next to this marker); Gaylord Perry (here, next to this marker); Tito Fuentes (here, next to this marker); Willie Mays (here, next to this
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Also see . . . Jim Ray Hart (Wikipedia).
"James Ray Hart (October 30, 1941 – May 19, 2016) was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the National League's San Francisco Giants from 1963 to 1973 and the American League's New York Yankees in 1973 and 1974. Hart batted and threw right-handed. In a 12-season career, Hart posted a .278 batting average, with 170 home runs and 578 runs batted in (RBIs) in 1,125 Major League games played."(Submitted on June 17, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Jim Ray Hart Marker
Subject marker is in the top row, second from the very left.
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 131 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
