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1952 in a Box

Giants Checking In:  Marc Hill, Elsberry, MO                                     Al Holland, Roanoke, VA                                     Mike Ivie, Atlanta, GA                                     Mike Krukow, Long Beach, CA                                     Butch Metzger, Lafayette, IN   Giants Checking Out:  Red Dooin, Rochester, NY                                     Arlie Latham, Garden … Continue reading

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This Day in Giants History: November 20, 1975

The Giants fire manager Wes Westrum, coaxing Bill Rigney out of retirement to replace him.

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Memorable September Call-Up: John Montefusco

In November 1972, a 22-year-old pitcher from New Jersey had a tryout. He threw hard, and when the Giants offered him a contract on the spot, he blew off his scholarship to Clemson, signed the deal, and boasted to the … Continue reading

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This Day in Giants History: August 21, 1951

The Giants manage just one run in seven innings off Reds knuckleballer Willard Ramsdell‚ but the wheels come off “The Knuck” in the eighth: Eddie Stanky belts a leadoff homer‚ Whitey Lockman adds a two-run shot‚ and Wes Westrum finishes … 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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