Tag Archives: Mike Krukow

Saying Goodbye to Candlestick

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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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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A Grand Slam, and Four Runs Charged to Four Pitchers

Sunday night, Boston’s David Ortiz hit a grand slam to tie an ALCS game against the Detroit Tigers. The Red Sox would go on to win that game. As I looked at the box score the next morning, I noticed … Continue reading

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