Late Afternoon Batting Practice at Candlestick

Sunlight on the last watch on this pleasant afternoon at Candlestick Park during the SF Giants batting practice in the 1989 season.  The center field flags were motionless and the sunlight highlighted right field before retreating to the darkness of the night game. When ever I go to a game early, I always try to… Continue reading Late Afternoon Batting Practice at Candlestick

56,689 Fans at Candlestick Park Opening Day

I took this photograph on the 3rd base side including the left field corner.  It is April 12, 1993 when the SF Giants played against the Florida Marlins.  This was the inaugural year for the Marlins, where the team was created by an expansion draft in the off season of 1992. I like the Press… Continue reading 56,689 Fans at Candlestick Park Opening Day

Bustling Activities at Candlestick Park

A warm afternoon at Candlestick Park with fans milling and walking around the upper and mid-level concourse levels.  The walking ramps were well traveled by fans going to their destinations. There will be an artist reception of some Candlestick Park photographs at Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St, SF, CA on Monday, September 26, from 7:00pm… Continue reading Bustling Activities at Candlestick Park

Last Bit of Sunshine at Candlestick Park

The SF Giants were warming up and taking batting practice 2 hours before a night game.  The sun was setting and had reached the upper deck of the stadium.  This was during the 1989 season which was 10 years before the Giants would play their last game at Candlestick Park.  The photograph was taken with… Continue reading Last Bit of Sunshine at Candlestick Park

Hanging out in the Center field Bleachers at Candlestick Park

A wonderful sunny day at Candlestick Park during pre-game warm-ups.  Fans in the front row of the bleachers were politely asking the players for a baseball souvenir tossed to them.  This was during the 1988 baseball season, and Candlestick Park had the metal chain linked fence in the outfield.  Watching batting practice and the players… Continue reading Hanging out in the Center field Bleachers at Candlestick Park

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