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Collection of the Greatest Giants Stories Ever Told: Tales from the Team

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Tales from the New York Giants Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Giants Stories Ever Told (Tales from the Team)

by Paul Schwartz

4.4 out of 5

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The San Francisco Giants are one of the most storied franchises in baseball history. They have won five World Series championships, including three in the last seven years. Giants fans are some of the most passionate in all of baseball, and they love to tell stories about their team.

This collection of stories is a tribute to the Giants and their fans. It includes some of the most famous stories in Giants lore, as well as some that are lesser known. But all of them are worth telling, because they capture the spirit of the Giants and the city of San Francisco.

The Shot Heard 'Round the World

One of the most famous stories in Giants history is the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." It happened in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 3 of the 1951 National League playoff between the Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Dodgers were leading 4-2, and the Giants had two outs and a runner on first base.

With the count 3-2, Giants batter Bobby Thomson hit a towering home run over the left field wall. The Giants won the game 5-4, and the home run is still considered one of the most dramatic moments in baseball history.

Willie Mays Makes "The Catch"

Another iconic moment in Giants history is "The Catch." It happened in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series between the Giants and the Cleveland Indians. In the top of the eighth inning, with the Giants leading 2-1, Indians batter Vic Wertz hit a long drive to deep center field.

Giants center fielder Willie Mays raced back to the wall and made a leaping catch over his shoulder. The catch saved the game for the Giants, and it is still considered one of the greatest defensive plays in baseball history.

The Giants Win the 1954 World Series

The Giants went on to win the 1954 World Series in four games. It was their first World Series championship since moving from New York to San Francisco.

The Giants' victory was a major moment for the city of San Francisco. It helped to put the city on the map, and it gave Giants fans a reason to be proud.

The Giants Win the 1962 World Series

The Giants won their second World Series championship in 1962. They defeated the New York Yankees in four games.

The Giants' victory was a major upset. The Yankees were the defending World Series champions, and they were heavily favored to win.

But the Giants played with heart and determination. They never gave up, and they eventually pulled off the upset.

The Giants Win the 2010 World Series

The Giants won their third World Series championship in 2010. They defeated the Texas Rangers in five games.

The Giants' victory was a special moment for the city of San Francisco. It was the team's first World Series championship in 56 years.

The Giants' victory was also a major accomplishment for manager Bruce Bochy. Bochy is one of the most successful managers in baseball history, and he has led the Giants to three World Series championships.

The Giants Win the 2012 World Series

The Giants won their fourth World Series championship in 2012. They defeated the Detroit Tigers in four games.

The Giants' victory was a major upset. The Tigers were the defending World Series champions, and they were heavily favored to win.

But the Giants played with heart and determination. They never gave up, and they eventually pulled off the upset.

The Giants Win the 2014 World Series

The Giants won their fifth World Series championship in 2014. They defeated the Kansas City Royals in seven games.

The Giants' victory was a special moment for the city of San Francisco. It was the team's third World Series championship in five years.

The San Francisco Giants are one of the most storied franchises in baseball history. They have won five World Series championships, including three in the last seven years.

The Giants are a team with a rich tradition. They have a passionate fan base, a legendary history, and some of the greatest stories in all of baseball.

Tales from the New York Giants Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Giants Stories Ever Told (Tales from the Team)

by Paul Schwartz

4.4 out of 5