South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Greg Minton
— San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Greg Minton Marker
San Francisco Glants: 1975-1987
San Francisco Giants All Star: 1982
San Diego native acquired from Kansas City in 1973, "Moon Man" developed a devastating sinker and became one of the Giants most effective relief pitchers. From 1978-1982, he set ML record by pitching 254 1/3 innings without allowing a homer. His 552 Games Pitched ranks third in Franchise history, and he amassed 125 Career Saves.
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 1982.
Location. 37° 46.742′ N, 122° 23.404′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is on King 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. Bob Brenly (here, next to this marker); Mike Krukow (here, next to this marker); Chris Speier (here, next to this marker); Atlee Hammacher (here, next to this marker); Vida Blue (here, next to this marker); Jeffrey Leonard (here, next
this page online
Also see . . . Greg Minton (Wikipedia).
"A crippling injury in 1979 caused Minton to alter his delivery. Instead of using his high leg kick, Minton shortened his stride to take pressure off his knee. The new delivery gave Minton a 92-mph sinker that batters were unable to drive. Minton went three full seasons (2691⁄3 innings) without allowing a home run until John Stearns homered against him on May 2, 1982. As of 2022, this is the longest such streak in the period for which game-by-game data is available (since 1904). Also in 1982, Minton appeared in his only All-Star Game and finished sixth in National League Cy Young Award voting. On August 14, 1986, Minton gave up the last of Pete Rose's MLB record 4,256 career hits....(Submitted on February 24, 2022.)
Minton's nickname, "Moon Man," stemmed from various escapades such as the hijacking of the team bus and the flooding of a minor league ballpark so he could leave Amarillo one day early at the end of the season."
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Greg Minton Marker - wide view
The Minton marker is in the left side set, top row on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
