South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mike Krukow
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Mike Krukow Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1983-1989
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1986
"Willie Mac" Award: 1985, 1986
Emerged from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to become Leader of Giants pitching staff in the 80s. Kruk posted 66 of is 124 Career Wins with Giants, including 20-9 mark in 1986. A fierce competitor, he pitched a 4-2 complete-game win in Game Four of 1987 NLCS (Candlestick Park, October 10, 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 date for this entry is October 10, 1986.
Location. 37° 46.744′ N, 122° 23.404′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. It 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.
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: Bob Brenly (here, next to this marker); Jeffrey Leonard (here, next to this marker); Vida Blue (here, next to this marker); Chris Speier (here, next to this marker); Chili Davis (here, next to this marker); Greg Minton
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Also see . . .
1. Mike Krukow likes talk'n and gum...just not at the same time (Youtube.com, 1 min.). (Submitted on February 24, 2022.)
2. Mike Krukow (Wikipedia).
"Michael Edward Krukow (born January 21, 1952), nicknamed "Kruk", is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Francisco Giants. He is currently a television color commentator for the Giants."(Submitted on February 24, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Mike Krukow Marker - wide view
The Krukow marker is in the right hand set, upper 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 297 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
