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What was the name of the San Francisco Giants when they were in New York?
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They were known as the New York Giants. The team was originally named the New York Gothams.
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How did the San Francisco Giants get their name?
They were originally known as the New York City Gothams, and were nicknamed "My Giants" by then manager Jim Mutrie. After awhile, the name was formally changed to the New York Giants.They were originally known as the New York City Gothams, and were nicknamed "My Giants" by then manager Jim Mutrie. After awhile, the name was formally changed to the New York Giants.
Who is dodgers riveal?
The san francisco giants and New York Yankees
What year did dodgers and giants leave new york?
The Dodgers and Giants last season in New York was 1957.
Who were the New York Gothams?
The New York Gothams was the original name of the MLB team now known as the San Francisco Giants. The franchise began play in the National League as the Gothams in 1883. Their nickname was changed to Giants for the 1885 season and then the team moved to San Francisco for the 1958 season.
How long did Willie Mays play professional baseball?
Willie Mays played 22 seasons in MLB: 1951-1952 and 1954-1971: New York/San Francisco Giants 1972: San Francisco Giants and New York Mets 1973: New York Mets
What are the franchises of the San Francisco Giants?
New York Gothams New York Giants San Francisco Giants
Where do the sf giants get their name?
The San Francisco Giants originated in New York. They got their name since their home was in New York, the largest city in America. They moved to San Francisco in 1957
Why did they pick the name giants for the baseball team the San Francisco Giants?
The San Francisco Giants aren't an original team. They got the name "Giants" from the New York Giants, in which they were originally based in.
What is the name of the baseball team the Giants?
The San Francisco Giants (formerly the New York Giants before 1958).
Where did the New York giants get their name from?
The New York Giants got their name from New York's giant buildings. Also, they wanted a name to boast to the other teams. So they picked "Giants". The New York Giants also got their name from the baseball team, the New York Giants, who later moved to San Francisco.
Where were the giants before they moved to San Francisco?
The Giants were known as the New York Giants before they and their crosstown rival, the Brooklyn Dodgers, both moved out west to California.
When did the Giants move to San Francisco?
The Giants first season in San Francisco was 1958.
When did the New York Giants leave New York city?
They became the San Francisco Giants in 1957.
How did the San Francisco Giants get their name?
They were originally known as the New York City Gothams, and were nicknamed "My Giants" by then manager Jim Mutrie. After awhile, the name was formally changed to the New York Giants.They were originally known as the New York City Gothams, and were nicknamed "My Giants" by then manager Jim Mutrie. After awhile, the name was formally changed to the New York Giants.
In 1958 where did the New York Giants move to?
The New York Giants moved to San Francisco after the 1957 season.
Who played the Giants in the World Series?
Here is a list of the World Series opponents and results involving the New York/San Francisco Giants franchise since 1905 (world championships in bold):1905 -- New York Giants 4, Philadelphia Athletics 1.1911 -- Philadelphia Athletics 4, New York Giants 2.1912 -- Boston Red Sox 4, New York Giants 3 (one tie).1913 -- Philadelphia Athletics 4, New York Giants 1.1917 -- Chicago White Sox 4, New York Giants 2.1921 -- New York Giants 5, New York Yankees 3.1922 -- New York Giants 4, New York Yankees 0 (one tie).1923 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 2.1924 -- Washington Senators 4, New York Giants 3.1933 -- New York Giants 4, Washington Senators 1.1936 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 2.1937 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 1.1951 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 2.1954 -- New York Giants 4, Cleveland Indians 0.1962 -- New York Yankees 4, San Francisco Giants 3.1989 -- Oakland Athletics 4, San Francisco Giants 0.2002 -- Anaheim Angels 4, San Francisco Giants 3.2010 -- San Francisco Giants 4, Texas Rangers 1.2012 -- San Francisco Giants versus Detroit Tigers.
How many times did the Giants lose the World Series?
The New York/San Francisco Giants have appeared in 20 World Series since 1905 and won eight times. As of the 2014 season, the franchise is one of eight baseball teams to win five or more Fall Classics. Here is a list of the years and American League opponents (world championships in bold):1905 -- New York Giants 4, Philadelphia Athletics 1.1911 -- Philadelphia Athletics 4, New York Giants 2.1912 -- Boston Red Sox 4, New York Giants 3 (one tie).1913 -- Philadelphia Athletics 4, New York Giants 1.1917 -- Chicago White Sox 4, New York Giants 2.1921 -- New York Giants 5, New York Yankees 3.1922 -- New York Giants 4, New York Yankees 0 (one tie).1923 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 2.1924 -- Washington Senators 4, New York Giants 3.1933 -- New York Giants 4, Washington Senators 1.1936 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 2.1937 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 1.1951 -- New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 2.1954 -- New York Giants 4, Cleveland Indians 0.1962 -- New York Yankees 4, San Francisco Giants 3.1989 -- Oakland Athletics 4, San Francisco Giants 0.2002 -- Anaheim Angels 4, San Francisco Giants 3.2010 -- San Francisco Giants 4, Texas Rangers 1.2012 -- San Francisco Giants 4, Detroit Tigers 0.2014 -- San Francisco Giants 4, Kansas City Royals 3.
