South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Johnnie LeMaster
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Johnnie LeMaster Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1975-1985
Giants first choice in 1973 June Draft, "Johnnie Lee" began 10 year career as Giants shortstop in grand style. He stroked an inside-the-park homer in his first Major League at-bat vs. Dodgers (Candlestick Park, September 2, 1975). Known for his excellent defense, his 954 Games is third-best among All-Time San Francisco Giants shortstops, and he tops the list in Putouts (1,479).
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 2, 1975.
Location. 37° 46.75′ N, 122° 23.4′ 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 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. Gary Lavelle (here, next to this marker); Jack Clark (here, next to this marker); Jim Barr (here, next to this marker); Darrell Evans (here, next to this marker); Randy Moffitt (here, next to this marker); Jeffrey Leonard
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Also see . . . Johnnie LeMaster (Wikipedia).
"Johnnie Lee LeMaster (born June 19, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played for four teams over a 12 year (1975–1985 and 1987) MLB career, including 10 seasons with the San Francisco Giants. He batted and threw right-handed....On September 2, 1975, LeMaster became the third player in major league history to hit an inside-the-park home run in his first at bat, during a 7–3 win over the Dodgers. LeMaster hit only 21 home runs during the rest of his career (3,191 at bats)....LeMaster is remembered for a game in July 1979, when he took the field wearing the phrase on his back that Giants fans often welcomed him with; in place of his last name was the word "BOO"....During the 1985 season, he played for three teams: the San Francisco Giants, the Cleveland Indians, and the Pittsburgh Pirates; all three teams ended up in last place in their respective divisions."(Submitted on July 3, 2021.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Johnnie LeMaster Marker - wide view
The LeMaster marker is in the bottom row, rightmost.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
