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7 unusual facts about Candlestick Park


Ilija Mitić

He played one 'A' international for the United States national soccer team, on October 10, 1973 at Candlestick Park, as the U.S. lost to Poland 0-1 in a friendly.

Joe Stefanelli

In the next 10 years, the Mop Tops toured the world, played Candlestick Park and Dodger Stadium, and made hundreds of personal appearances.

Long-billed Curlew

Candlestick Point in San Francisco was named after this indigenous bird, and subsequently Candlestick Park stadium inherited the name.

San Francisco bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics

Newsom announced on July 11, 2006 that the new bid would be centered around a proposed new San Francisco 49ers stadium in the property on which Candlestick Park stands today.

Skeggs Point, California

If not for the vegetation, there would be a panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay south of Candlestick Park, (a.k.a. Monster Park, 3Com Park).

Steve Springer

After three appearances as a pinch hitter and defensive replacement, he started the August 25 game at third base against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park.

Steven Krasner

He was covering the 1989 World Series at Candlestick Park when it was interrupted by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake.


1980 New Orleans Saints season

Playing the San Francisco 49ers in Candlestick Park, the Saints charged out to a 35–7 lead at halftime, led by three touchdown passes from Archie Manning and a pair of one-yard touchdown runs from Jack Holmes.

Experiment in Terror

The climactic chase at the end of the film was filmed at Candlestick Park; other nearby filming locations included Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach.

Renel Brooks-Moon

Sherry Davis, who announced for the team for its last seven seasons at Candlestick Park (1993–1999), preceded Brooks-Moon, who took over for Davis when the Giants moved from Candlestick to AT&T Park in 2000.

Rod Beck

On September 17 and 18, 1997, the Los Angeles Dodgers came to San Francisco to play a two-game series at Candlestick Park.


see also

The Waltones

The Waltones (later known as Candlestick Park) were an indie band from Manchester, England, who formed in September 1984.