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Ralph Morgan
BCA 120-05
November 13, 2015

Power Point Topic SF Giants

Intro Slide - The San Francisco Giants are a National League baseball
franchise based in San Francisco, California. 5.5 sec
[Give time for ball drop]

Slide 2 Originally established in 1883 as the New York Gothams. 3.5 sec
Played at the Polo Grounds in upper Manhattan until the end of the 1957 season,
when they moved to San Francisco. 7 sec
[Leave time for Polo grounds pic] 4 sec
It is rumored that after one particularly satisfying victory in June 1885, the
team's manager, Jim Mutrie, stormed into the dressing room and exclaimed, "My
big fellows! My giants! From then on, the club was known as the Giants. While
not exactly true as the name was used heavily throughout the 1885 season by
the New York World Newspaper, it may have been at this time picked up by other
publications making it official. 30 sec

Slide 3 - Won their first two World Championships in 1888-1889. However the
first World Series is considered to have occurred in 1903. 10 sec
Managed by John McGraw from 1902-1932. 5 sec
Under his leadership they won nine National League Pennants and Three World
Series. 5 sec
The Giants famously snubbed their first modern World Series chance in 1904,
refusing to play the reigning world champion Boston Americans (now known as
the "Red Sox") because McGraw considered the new American League as little
more than a minor league and disliked its president, Ban Johnson. 20 sec
The Giants won the 1905 World Series, with Christy Mathewson nearly winning
the series single-handedly with a still-standing record three complete-game
shutouts and 27 consecutive scoreless innings in that one World Series, a feat
unlikely ever to be duplicated. 20 sec
[Give time for WS pennants] 5 sec

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Slide 4 [Leave time for Polo Grounds pic] Seen here is the view of the Polo
Grounds from Coogans Bluff where people would climb trees to get a peek at
games in progress. 7 sec
Player-Manager Bill Terry took the reins in 1932. 4 sec
Between 1930-1941 they won three Pennants and the 1933 World Series. 7 sec
[Leave time for WS pennant] 3 sec
In the 1934 All-Star Game Carl Hubbell struck out five future Hall of Famers in a
row. 7 sec
Midway during the 1948 season Leo Durocher left as Dodgers skipper to manage
the Giants. 7 sec
Durocher managed the Giants for eight full seasons. 4 sec
This era provided two of the most memorable moments for Giants fans. 5 sec
[Leave time for baseball shatter] 3 sec

Slide 5 - Bobby Thompsons The Shot Heard Round The World Oct 3 rd, 1951
It was the first ever nationally televised sporting event.
Thomson's dramatic three-run homer came in the ninth inning of the decisive
third game of a three-game playoff for the pennant in which the Giants trailed
their rival Dodgers, 4 runs to 2. With men on 2 nd and 3rd and one out Bobby
Thomson took his place at bat and into sports history. The moniker The Shot
Heard Round The World was because it was seen by millions of viewers across
America and heard on radio by millions more, including thousands of American
servicemen stationed in Korea, listening on Armed Forces Radio.
[Leave time for video]
Willie Mays The Catch Sept 29th, 1954
The Catch occurred during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series between the Giants
and the Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds in New York.
The score was tied 22 in the top of the 8th inning. The Giants starting pitcher
walked a runner and gave up a single, putting runners on first and second.
Giants manager Leo Durocher summoned left-handed relief pitcher Don Liddle to
pitch to Cleveland's Wertz, who was having an excellent game at the plate.
Wertz worked the count to two balls and one strike before hitting Liddle's fourth
pitch approximately 420 feet to deep center field a home run in many parks.
[Leave time for video]
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Slide 6 - Upon first moving to San Francisco the Giants played at Seal stadium
for 2 years. 5 sec
In 1960 they moved to Candlestick Park, better known as The Stick,
overlooking San Francisco Bay. 7 sec
The new stadium quickly became known for its strong, swirling winds, cold
temperatures and thick evening fog that made for a formidable experience. 10
sec

Slide 7 - In 1962 the Giants returned to the World Series to face the New York
Yankees. The seventh game went to the bottom of the ninth inning, with the
Yankees ahead 10. But a heads up play by Yankees outfielder Roger Maris
prevented the tying run from scoring. With two out and runners at 2 nd and 3rd the
next batter hit a line drive right to the Yankees second baseman to end the
game.
[Wait for pennant to appear/fade]
The early 1970s were abysmal for the Giants as they never placed above third
in their division.
In 1976 Bob Lurie bought the team, saving it from being moved to Toronto.
The Giants continued to struggle throughout most of the 1980s.
The 27 year drought came to an end in 1989 when the Giants defeated the Cubs
winning the NL pennant to face their cross bay rivals, The Oakland Athletics in
what is know as the Bay Bridge series. It was best known for the October 17,
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake which struck at 5:04 pm just before the scheduled
Game 3 at Candlestick Park. The Athletics would go on to finish their sweep of
the Giants and take the series.
[Wait for pennant to appear/fade]

Slide 8 - Dusty Baker took the managerial helm for the Giants in 1993. 5 sec
However, during this time the Giants either had a losing record, or failed to make
it past the first round of the play-offs. Despite winning 103 games in 1993. 10
sec
After the final game of the 1999 season, a loss to the Dodgers, home plate was
ceremoniously removed and taken by helicopter to the new downtown stadium,
called Pacific Bell Park. 12 sec
[Wait for fan photo and helicopter] 6 sec

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Slide 9 - After 40 years at Candlestick Park, the Giants moved into a downtown
stadium. It was built on the part of the bay shoreline known to Giants fans as
McCovey Cove. The official address of 24 Willie Mays Plaza was in honor of the
longtime Giants superstar, ushering in a new era for the Giants and their fans.
18 sec
Originally named Pacific Bell Park, then SBC Park in 2003 after SBC
Communications acquired Pacific Bell, the stadium was ultimately christened
AT&T Park in 2006 following SBC's merger with AT&T. 14 sec
Their new home is regarded as one of the most beautiful venues in all of
professional sports. The Giants routinely sell out their new nearly 43,000-seat
state-of-the-art stadium. 10.5 sec
[Wait for AT&T photo] 1 sec

Slide 10 - Despite winning 97 games, and having the best record in baseball in
2000, the Giants lost the division series to the New York Mets in four games. 11
sec
In 2001 the Giants were eliminated from Play-Off contention on the second to
last day of the season. 7 sec
[Wait for Dusty Baker picture] 1 sec
In 2002, the Giants returned to the World Series to face the Anaheim Angels.
Leading the series 3-2. In game 6 they lead 5-0 with one out in the bottom of the
7th inning when manager Dusty Baker pulled starter Russ Ortiz. Reliever Felix
Rodriguez would give up a 3-run home run and the Angels with one swing of the
bat stole the momentum of game 6 ultimately winning the World Series. 25 sec
[Wait for pennant to appear/fade] 1.5 sec
It was a crushing blow for the fans whom had yet to see the Giants win a World
Series since moving west. 6 sec
With that disappointing loss Dusty Baker was replaced with manager Felipe Alou
who had played for the Giants from 1958-1963. He would only manage for three
years . 11.5 sec
In 2003 the Giants won 100 games and again made the playoffs but lost the
NLDS to the Florida Marlins. 7.5 sec
To start the 2007 season the Giants sign Bruce Bochy as manager to replace
Felipe Alou. 6.5 sec

Slide 11 - The 2008 season marked the Golden Anniversary of the Giants move
to San Francisco.

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The Giants continue to rebuild getting younger players with a focus on pitching
and strong defense.
Finally in 2010 the Giants return to the play-offs stealing the NL West Division
from their rival San Diego Padres with three weeks left in the season. 19 sec
[Wait for 2010 intro]
Bolstered by rookie catcher Buster Posey, starting pitcher Tim Lincecum and
closer Brian The Beard Wilson the Giants won the World Series only losing four
games during the play-offs. The season was described with the slogan "Giants
Baseball: Torture" by broadcaster Duane Kuiper, due to the unusual number of
one run games and nail bitters.
[Wait for 2010 intro fade/pennant] 1.5 sec
[Wait for 2012 intro]
In 2012 a sweep of their rivals, The Dodgers, in late August would allow the
Giants to return to the play-offs. The Giants fell into deep holes in the NLDS and
NLCS needing to win three straight to advance in both cases. On October 11 th
they became the only National League team to do so in a Division Series. After
so much urgency they came into the World Series with hot bats and easily
defeated the Detroit Tigers in four games. 23 sec
[Wait for 2012 intro fade/pennant] 1.5 sec
[Wait for 2014 intro]
The road to the 2014 World Series was a bumpy one wrought with controversy.
At the beginning of the season the number of Wild Card spots were extended
from one to two. The two Wild Card teams would have a one game play-off. If not
for this extension the Giants would have missed the play-off altogether. They did
not waste the opportunity. Making it to the World Series and defeating the
Kansas City Royals in 7 games. 22 sec
[Wait for 2014 intro fade/pennant] 1.5 sec

Slide 12 - Through the 2014 season, the Giants franchise has won 10,780
games in 132 seasons. Making them the team with the most wins all-time.
The Giants' rivalry with the Dodgers is one of the longest-standing and biggest
rivalries in American sports. The teams began their rivalry as the New York
Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, respectively, before both franchises moved west
for the 1958 season.
Seven times in the Giants history they have won 100 or more games in a season.
2003 was the last time for the Giants. This places them 4 th all-time behind
Yankees (19), Athletics (10), Braves (8), and Cardinals (8).

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Between New York and San Francisco the Giants have won 8 World Series, 23
Pennants, and have appeared in 20 World Series. Their World Series wins ties
them for 3rd place all-time behind Yankees (27), Cardinals (11), and Red Sox (8).
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[Wait for chart to appear and fade] Here in this chart you can see the alltime World Series appearance and win-loss records for the top teams. As you can
see it is going to be tough to catch the Yankees. 15 sec
The Giants have had one Perfect Game and 17 No Hitters in franchise history.
Putting them fourth all-time behind the Dodgers (22), Red Sox (19), and White
Sox (18).
The Giants have two players in the top five career HRs hit of all-time. Barry
Bonds (762), and Willie Mays (660).
The Giants have had three pitchers win the pitching Triple Crown having the
lowest ERA, most wins, and most strike outs in a season. All of them are Hall of
Fame players Tim Keefe, Amos Rusie, and Christy Mathewson won it twice.
As of 2012 the Giants have more members of the Hall of Fame play with them
than any other team 55 players, and 11 managers. In addition, they have 7
broadcasters in the Hall of Fame. 42 sec

Slide 13 - Some of the most well-known Giants include the following: Mel Ott*,
Carl Hubbell*, Monte Irvin*, Bill Terry*, Tim Keefe*, Buck Ewing*, Bobby Thomson,
Felipe Alou, Rod Beck, Vida Blue, Will Clark, Bobby Bonds, John Montefusco, Matt
Williams, and Barry Bonds. Not to mention these Hall of Fame Players. 23 sec
[Wait for HoF players to appear] 2.5 sec
Willie Mays, No. 24, known as The Say Hey Kid, Played 1951-1973, NL rookie of
the year 1951, 24 time All-Star, 12 Gold Glove Winner, 660 career HR, Widely
regarded as the best player ever. 20 sec
Willie McCovey, No. 44, Played 1959-1980, NL Rookie of the Year 1959, 6 time
All-Star, 3 time NL HR leader, 2 time NL RBI leader. 14 sec
Orlando Cepeda, No. 30, played 1958-1974, NL rookie of the year 1958, 11 time
All-Star, NL HR leader, 2 time NL RBI leader. 14 sec
Christy Mathewson, Played 1900-1916, 373-188 Win-Loss Record, 2 time Triple
Crown winner, 4 time NL Wins leader, 5 time NL ERA leader, 5 time NL Strike Out
leader, Threw 2 No Hitters. 20 sec
Gaylord Perry, No. 36, Played 1962-1983, 314-265 Win-Loss Record, 5 time AllStar, 2 time Cy Young winner, 3 time Wins leader, Pitched No Hitter. 16.5 sec
Juan Marichal, No. 27, Played 1960-1975, 10 time All-Star, 1965 All-Star MVP, NL
Wins leader, MLB ERA leader, Pitched No Hitter. 14.5 sec

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Thank you!