Its been 29 years since a major earthquake struck the bay area right before the start of game 3 of the 1989 world series between the giants and. However, games of the 1989 world series is not why we are here today. Oct 18, 2009 the 1989 giants and the earthquake world series. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this series and our 1989 san francisco giants, we are proud to host a special night, welcoming back many members of this storied team. It ravaged the bay area, killing 63, injuring 3,757 and causing roughly. San francisco earthquake remembered 23 years later photos by robin wilkey. Loma prieta earthquake hits asgiants 1989 world series.
A matchup that carved a divide between bay area baseball fan bases ended up being known for the quake that shook the region while it was in. The giants and the as were in the world series how weird was that. This official 96page mlb publication was available at the historic fall classic between the oakland athletics and san francisco giants. Due to the destructive nature of this earthquake, the game was postponed and the series did not resume for ten days. The oral history of the earthquake that shook the 1989 asgiants. The loma prieta earthquake, also known as the quake of 89 and the world series earthquake, was a major earthquake that struck the. Gary peterson is a staff writer for the bay area news group. Oct 17, 2019 the giants and the a s stood on the candlestick park field on oct.
It was the giants first world series appearance since 1962, while the athletics were playing in their second. But 1989 is remembered as much for the devastating earthquake that struck moments before game 3 of the world series as it is for the exploits of mark mcgwire, will clark, and other stars. Mlb a look back at the 1989 world series earthquake 25. I mostly enjoyed all the other stuff beyond the facts and figures of baseball in terms of other stuff going on in sports and the world and off the field. Vincent was two months into his job as the commissioner of baseball oct.
This became known as the earthquake series after an earthquake forced the cancellation of game 3. San francisco earthquake of 1989 history, magnitude. Bob ley talks with former as pitcher dave stewart, and dr. Because it happened during a national live broadcast of the 1989 world series, taking place between bay area teams san francisco giants and the oakland athletics, it is sometimes referred to as the world series earthquake. Earthquake takes place during giantsreds game in san francisco. And yet, news of the quake reached the world through sports.
It was the first crosstown series since 1956 and the third not involving new york. The 98th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league al champion anaheim angels and the national league nl champion san francisco giants. The giants and the as stood on the candlestick park field on oct. The oakland athletics went on to sweep the san francisco giants, but the series is now remembered. However, on this day in 1989, the third game of the world series between the san francisco giants and the oakland athletics was postponed due to a deadly earthquake that ripped through the bay area. On october 17, 1989, fans settled into their seats at candlestick park, then the giants home stadium, for game 3 of the world series between the s.
General view of the crowds in candlestick park after an earthquake, measuring 7. Remembering the 1989 asgiants earthquake world series. The loma prieta earthquake struck the bay area 30 years ago, right before game 3 of the world series between the san francisco giants and. He was previously the sports columnist at the contra costa times for 25 years, during which he covered the oakland athletics and the san francisco giants throughout the 1989 season. During his career, he has covered super bowls, five world series, four olympic games, and one final four, winning multiple. The loma prieta earthquake struck the bay area 30 years ago, right before game 3 of the world series between the san francisco giants and the oakland as at. But just moments before the game was scheduled to start, a major earthquake shook candlestick park. The giants struck with the long ball twice, thanks for matt williams and bill bathe. Game 3 of the 1989 world series was a few minutes from starting when the loma prieta earthquake rocked northern california. The loma prieta earthquake shook the san francisco bay area on the evening of the third game of the world series.
This series was interrupted minutes before game 3 on october 17, 1989, when an earthquake, measuring 7. Oct 17, 2019 how 1989 earthquake engulfed world series between giants, athletics. Because of the unusual circumstance that both of the world series teams the san francisco giants and oakland athletics were. Oct 17, 2019 the loma prieta earthquake struck the bay area 30 years ago, right before game 3 of the world series between the san francisco giants and the oakland as at candlestick park. The oakland athletics and san francisco giants, both local teams, had reached the world series. Oct 16, 2014 vincent was two months into his job as the commissioner of baseball oct. Moments before game three of the 1989 world series between the san francisco giants and the oakland athletics, fans were thrown from their seats at candlestick park as the loma prieta earthquake brought the bay area to its knees. Giants first baseman will clark, talking about the earthquake. The 1989 world series pitted the oakland athletics against crosstown, or crossbridge as it were, foes the san francisco giants, dubbed the battle of the bay or bart series or the bay bridge series. The 1989 world series was the championship series of major league baseball s mlb 1989 season. The giants had no answer for oaklands relievers, and the as won 51 and took a 20 lead in the series. San francisco earthquake of 1989 history, magnitude, deaths. Oct 17, 2017 thousands of people were attending the san francisco giants world series game against the oakland a s at candlestick park, and suddenly, the field began to ripple and the live television coverage.
Remembering the 1989 a s giants earthquake world series. How 1989 earthquake engulfed world series between giants. Then the ground shook the bay and changed the course of the city, the players and the franchises forever. Feb 11, 2010 the oral history of the earthquake that shook the 1989 a s giants world series mlb on espn duration. The oral history of the earthquake that shook the 1989 asgiants world series mlb on espn duration. Oct 17, 2019 game 3 of the 1989 world series was a few minutes from starting when the loma prieta earthquake rocked northern california. In addition to the earthquake series, this series has been nicknamed the battle of the bay. Oct 23, 2014 on october 17, 1989, fans settled into their seats at candlestick park, then the giants home stadium, for game 3 of the world series between the s.
San francisco earthquake remembered 23 years later photos. Minutes before first pitch, the loma prieta earthquake hit the bay area. Typically, the world series is a celebration of the game of baseball. Lots of details about the whole season leading up to the world series and very balanced between a s and giants.
On this day in baseball history, the final game of the 1989 world series was played. Posted on october 18, 2009 general overall stadium view of candlestick park at sunset in san francisco, california in 1989. The third game of the series was scheduled to begin at 5. The sound of fear thirty years ago, the loma prieta. It was the second straight allcalifornia world series, and the fourth overall as of 2012 the others were in 1974, 1988, and 2002. A minor earthquake struck in the first inning of the san. The world series shifted across the bay to san francisco for game 3. The series ran from october 14 through october 28, with the athletics sweeping the giants in four games. Camera shakes as earthquake strikes during san francisco. The shock was centered in the forest of nisene marks state park approximately 10 mi 16 km northeast of santa cruz on a section of the san andreas fault system and was named for the nearby loma prieta peak in the santa cruz mountains. The 1989 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1989.
The 1989 giants and the earthquake world series mangin. The 1989 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1989 season. This became known as the earthquake series after an earthquake forced the cancellation of game 3 at candlestick park in san francisco. Massive earthquake interrupts 1989 world series fox. San francisco giants 0 october 14 october 28, 1989. Giants, as and a quakes shake these photos show how the 1989 world series was about a lot more than an earthquake.
General view of the crowds in candlestick park after an earthquake rocks game three of the world series between the oakland as and san francisco. May 14, 2018 it s been 29 years since a major earthquake struck the bay area right before the start of game 3 of the 1989 world series between the giants and oakland athletics. The 1989 loma prieta earthquake occurred on californias central coast on october 17 at 5. It could be felt in the fourth inning of a game between the dodgers and padres. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the massive earthquake that hit the san francisco bay area just before game 3 of the 1989 world series. The loma prieta earthquake struck on october 17, 1989, at 5. Just before the start of game 3 of the 1989 world series, a massive earthquake struck the bay area.
Giants fan recalls the shaky 1989 world series time. Candlestick park was the home of the san francisco giants. The 2002 world series was the championship series of major league baseball mlb s 2002 season. The 1989 earthquake that rocked san francisco, oakland and. Earthquake takes place during giantsreds game in san. The 1989 world series is best remembered for the loma prieta earthquake, which occurred on october 17. The earthquake took place, and any time you have a. The collective affection for baseball may have saved lives. The stadium suffered only minor damage, but elsewhere the area suffered billions of dollars of damage, and dozens of people were killed. Luckily, the san francisco giants were playing the oakland a s and. While remembered best for the devastating earthquake that interrupted its progression, the 1989 world series had many other subplots. Bashing as, thrilling giants, and the earthquake world series.
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