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

Bobby Bonds

San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

1. Bobby Bonds Marker

Inscription.
San Francisco Giants: 1968-1974
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1971, 1973
All-Star Game MVP: 1973
NL Gold Glove Award: 1971, 1973, 1974

Electrifying outfielder showed earmarks of stardom with grand-slam homer in first Major League game vs. Dodgers (Candlestick Park, June 25, 1968). Established ML-record five seasons with at least 30 Home Runs and 30 Stolen Bases, matched only by son Barry. Set San Francisco Giants record for Runs, Season (134) in 1970 and is tied wth Barry for Stolen Bases, Career (263).

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 June 25, 1968.

Location. 37° 46.754′ N, 122° 23.393′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. It is on King Street north of 3rd 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.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

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); Willie McCovey (here, next

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to this marker); Jim Ray Hart (here, next to this marker); John Montefusco (here, next to this marker); Willie Mays (here, next to this marker); Juan Marichal (here, next to this marker); Randy Moffitt (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

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1. Bobby Bonds (SABR).

"Born March 15, 1946, in Riverside, California, Bobby Lee Bonds was best known for his rare combination of speed and power. He stole 30 or more bases and hit 30 or more home runs in the same season (30-30 club) five times. Until then, the feat had only been accomplished four times in baseball history. He just missed becoming the first member of the 40-40 club in 1973, when he stole 43 bases and hit 39 home runs. Bobby and his son, Barry, are the only players who hit more than 300 home runs and stole more than 400 bases in a career....

Bonds played in the major leagues for 14 seasons, from 1968 through 1981. He batted and threw right-handed...."

(Submitted on June 22, 2021.)

2. Bobby Bonds hits two-run home run for NL in 1973 ASG (YouTube, 40 sec.).

Bobby Bonds Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

2. Bobby Bonds Marker - wide view

Bonds' marker is in the top row, second from the right.

"7/24/73: Bobby Bonds hits a two-run home run in the top of the 5th to extend the NL's lead to 5-1". Bonds was the ASG MVP in this game. (Submitted on June 22, 2021.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.