So what is the story behind this old Candlestick Park Buddy Photograph? When I worked part-time at Lucky Supermarket during my college years, my co-workers invited me to go to Candlestick Park San Francisco Giants games. Hence these old buddies were kind to include me on these fun outings. Recently, one of the buddies in… Continue reading Why Candlestick Park Pictures Are Important to Maintain Old Relationships
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How To Face Our Resemblance to Our Parents
Candlestick Park brings nostalgic memories for many San Francisco Giants or 49er fans. Indeed, many families enjoyed fun times watching baseball or football at the Stick. Thus good family bonding happened at this stadium. Likewise, many fans fondly remember their times with parents, siblings, grandparents and friends. Moreover, we all inherit physical, mental and emotional… Continue reading How To Face Our Resemblance to Our Parents
St. Francis of Assisi looking out at Candlestick Park
In the late 1980’s, I shot this photograph of Candlestick Park. In those days, the parking lot was just dirt. Interestingly, St. Francis of Assisi looked out towards the dirt parking lot. Also, the triangular red support beams on the circumference of the Stick gives an interesting artistic look. As I walked across the dirt… Continue reading St. Francis of Assisi looking out at Candlestick Park
Candlestick Park SF Giants Opening Day from the Past
This is Opening Day at Candlestick Park on April 12, 1993. The SF Giants played the Florida (Miami) Marlins which were an expansion team that started their first season in 1993. SF Giants Opening Days are exciting. These Fans came early to see the events. It was a bright day at Candlestick Park which was… Continue reading Candlestick Park SF Giants Opening Day from the Past
Candlestick Park during the 1991 Season
I loved the view of Candlestick Park from the upper deck behind home plate before fans, grounds crew, and players arrived for a night game. Candlestick Park looks perfect here. It is perfectly groomed with stripes and plaid patterns. It is a serene site without the fans or players. It is all prepared to welcome… Continue reading Candlestick Park during the 1991 Season
Missing St Francis At Candlestick Park
The St Francis of Assisi Statue lit up with the setting sun at Candlestick Park in 1988 when the stadium and statue were still there. Now, they are both gone from this location. When the sun shone thru the halo around the head of the statue, it was truly magnificent. Old SF Gate Article about… Continue reading Missing St Francis At Candlestick Park
Light and Dark at Candlestick Park
This was the walkway in the back of the general admission area under the centerfield scoreboard at Candlestick Park. It provided some shade on sunny days. I took these pictures with my 35mm Canon film camera. I shot with 35mm Kodak Kodachrome film. This was back in the days when I had to ration out… Continue reading Light and Dark at Candlestick Park
Peanuts! Soda! At Candlestick Park!
This Candlestick Park concession vendor #289 was either in the General Admissions or the bleacher section. These were the cheap and affordable seats at $2.50, since they were far from home plate. We were restricted to stay in this area and not allowed to other parts of the stadium. It is always fun to buy… Continue reading Peanuts! Soda! At Candlestick Park!
Stretching at Candlestick Park in 1991
I took this picture many years ago with my 35mm Canon film camera. The San Diego Padres were the SF Giants opponent and were taking batting practice and were doing pre-game stretching exercises before a night game. The picture sums up Candlestick Park during a summer night game being windy, cold, and kind of dreary… Continue reading Stretching at Candlestick Park in 1991
Alone at Candlestick Park
I enjoyed my solitude at Candlestick Park. I arrived a couple of hours before the SF Giants would play ball and go exploring. I probably explored every nook and cranny at the Stick. There is not a single person in this photograph. Solitude allowed me to examine the architecture and design of this great sports… Continue reading Alone at Candlestick Park