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This Day in Giants History, September 16, 1911: “Victory” Faust Strikes Out Honus Wagner

Before a game at Forbes Field, the Giants’ mascot, Charles Victory Faust, strikes out Honus Wagner on three pitches, to the delight of the 20,000 fans.   The early twentieth century was a period in which almost all ballplayers had … Continue reading

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This Day in Giants History, July 1, 1921: Casey Comes to New York

Outfielder Casey Stengel, along with second baseman Johnny Rawlings and pitcher Red Causey, are traded from the last-place Phillies to the second-place Giants for infielder Goldie Rapp and outfielders Lance Richbourg and Lee King. At one point, early in his … Continue reading

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1909 in a Box

Giants Checking In:  Harry Gumbert, Elizabeth, PA Mel Ott, Gretna, LA Jimmy Ripple, Export, PA Giants Checking Out:  Mike Dorgan, Hartford, CT   Record:  92-61, 3rd in the National League, 18.5 games behind Pittsburgh Pythagorean Record:  86-67, (624 runs scored, … Continue reading

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Giants Who Cracked the Opening Day Lineup Most

Who are the Giants who got the most starts on Opening Day?  As you would expect, it’s a pretty elite group.  To get to start on opening day, year after year, a ballplayer has to be pretty special.  Here are … Continue reading

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