South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kirt Manwaring
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Kirt Manwaring Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1996
NL Gold Glove Award: 1993
"Willie Mac" Award: 1993
Soft-spoken native of upstate New York, "Man-O-War" was a rock behind the plate for the Giants in the '90s. The strong-armed catcher threw out 35% of would-be base-stealers. He ranks second amomg all San Francisco Giants catchers in Games, Career (704), and first in Double Plays, Career (62).
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 1993.
Location. 37° 46.741′ N, 122° 23.411′ 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: Jeff Brantley (here, next to this marker); Matt Williams (here, next to this marker); Kevin Mitchell (here, next to this marker); John Burkett (here, next to this marker); Rick Reuschel (here, next to this marker); Scott Garrelts (here, next to this marker); Atlee Hammacher
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Also see . . . Kirt Manwaring (Wikipedia).
"Kirt Dean Manwaring (born July 15, 1965) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1987 through 1999, most prominently as a member of the San Francisco Giants, with whom he played for the majority of his career. Although he didn't produce large offensive statistics, Manwaring excelled as a defensive player, winning the National League Gold Glove Award in 1993. He also played for the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies."(Submitted on April 13, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Kirt Manwaring Marker - wide view
The Manwaring marker is in the top row, rightmost.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
