John Montefusco
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
San Francisco Giants: 1974-1980
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1976
NL Rookie Of The Year: 1975
"The Count” is one of three players in history to homer
in his first at-bat, then become the winning pitcher
(Dodger Stadium, September 3, 1974). He holds San
Francisco Giants Rookie Pitcher marks for Wins (15)
and Strikeouts (215) in 1975. NL leader in Shutouts (6)
in 1976, he pitched 9-0 no-hitter vs. Braves (Atlanta Stadium, September 29, 1976).
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 September 3, 1974.
Location. 37° 46.753′ N, 122° 23.394′ 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 3rd Street, on the right. 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. Gaylord Perry (here, next to this marker); Tito Fuentes (here, next to this marker); Bobby Bonds (here, next to this marker); Willie McCovey (here, next to this marker); Jim Ray Hart (here, next to this marker); Willie Mays
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Great Moments In Giant History: John Montefusco's Debut (bleacherreport.com). (Submitted on June 18, 2021.)
2. John Montefusco (Wikipedia).
"John Joseph Montefusco Jr. (born May 25, 1950), nicknamed "The Count," is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1986, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants with whom he won the National League Rookie of the Year Award and pitched a no-hitter. He also played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and the New York Yankees."(Submitted on June 18, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on June 18, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
