Tag Archives: Kevin Mitchell

Saying Goodbye to Candlestick

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Charles Johnson

This past Sunday, the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer played Atletico Madrid in a friendly at Candlestick Park. The match was billed as the last sporting event to take place in the old stadium before it is torn … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: February 23, 1995

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Former Giant and 1989 NL MVP Kevin Mitchell signs with the Daiei Hawks of the Japanese League.

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The “Topps” Giants

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Charles Johnson

When my brother and I were boys and occasionally bought baseball cards, the only brand I remember being available (we’re talking late-1960s and early-1970s) was Topps.  As aspiring baseball scholars, we soon realized that the very best players were distinguished … Continue reading →

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Giants’ Greatest Hitting Trios

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Charles Johnson

When Josh Hamilton was signed by the Los Angeles Angels this off-season, many expected the teaming of Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Hamilton in the same lineup to create an opportunity for them to put up historic numbers and become … Continue reading →

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