South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Chris Speier
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Chris Speier Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1971-1977, 1987-1989
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1972, 1973, 1974
"Willie Mac Award: 1987
The rookie from Alameda became Giants starting shortstop im 1971, and secured the position for seven seasons during first of his two tenures in San Francisco. Outstanding gloveman with surprising power, Speier hit .357 vs. Pittsburgh in 1971 NLCS. He returned to Giants to finish 19 year career and hit two grand slams in five-day span (May 5-9, 1987).
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 1972.
Location. 37° 46.744′ N, 122° 23.406′ 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Atlee Hammacher (here, next to this marker); Bob Brenly (here, next to this marker); Mike Krukow (here, next to this marker); Chili Davis (here, next to this marker);
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Also see . . . Chris Speier (Wikipedia).
"Christopher Edward Speier (born June 28, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop, most notably for the San Francisco Giants and the Montreal Expos. He is known by the nickname "The Alameda Rifle" as a native of the San Francisco Bay Area city who possessed a strong arm during his days as an active player."(Submitted on February 17, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Chris Speier Marker - wide view
The Speier marker is in the right hand set, bottom left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
