Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

San Francisco Giants

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 25, 2008

1. San Francisco Giants - Troy, NY

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Troy, N.Y.
Birthplace of the
San Francisco
Giants When Troy resigned from the National League in 1882, most of its players went to the N.Y. Gothams, renamed The Giants in 1883 (because of the "very tall Troy players") and eventually moved to San Francisco in 1958.

Erected 1992 by Committee to Preserve Troy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 42° 45.69′ N, 73° 40.496′ W. Marker is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. Marker can be reached from Peter Guenette Lane. There is a paved path winding its way across the Knickerbacker Park from the north end of Peter Guenette Lane at the parking lot for Troy's 1990 Knickerbacker Ice Arena, and ending at the parking lot behind the Lansingburg High School at the east end of 107th Street. The Marker is roughly near the middle of this paved walkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy NY 12182, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Troy, N.Y. Hall of Famers (here, next to this marker); Major General John Ellis Wool

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(approx. ¼ mile away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Panoramic View of American History (approx. 0.3 miles away); “Uncle Sam” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Suffragist (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Henry Thomas (approx. 0.4 miles away); Warren Family Mortuary Chapel: 1861 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

More about this marker. The marker was dedicated on June 6, 1992. Following the dedication ceremony, a team representing Troy, playing under the 1882 National League rules, defeated Worcester, Mass 2-0 to extend a winning streak against their former league rivals which dated back to September of 1882.

Also see . . . When Troy Was A Major-League City. Although Troy's stint as a major-league city was brief, Troy is, to this day, an honorary member of the National League, and provided a significant contribution to the annals of major-league baseball. This article goe in depth about that history. (Submitted on April 26, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

Additional keywords. Sports Baseball

Troy's Baseball Heritage Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 25, 2008

2. Troy's Baseball Heritage Monument

Monument is located in the Nickerbacker Park, in the Lansingburgh section of Troy, New York. This monument celebrates the history of professional baseball in Troy, New York, which was a member of the National League in the late 1800's. The San Francisco Giants plaque is mounted on the extream right in this view. Troy's Lansingburg High School is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 2,219 times since then and 93 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.