Giants score vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 8/23/92

Robbie Thompson works out a walk, and catcher Kurt Manwaring doubles him in.

I was one of 32,129 in attendance that day. Despite the sizable crowd, there were acres of empty seats. Candlestick was too big for baseball but too small for football. AT&T Park holds just over 40,000 fans, a good size for a baseball park.

Despite its drawbacks, Candlestick holds a warm spot in the hearts of millions of Giants fans. It served as home for the team from 1960 to 1999. Great Giants players like Willie Mays, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda, Willie McCovey and the Alou brothers played some of their best games in Candlestick.

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[philrock22]

i live in the same town as Kirt Manwaring

[jem174]

The PA announcer was alot better back then too.

[jayanpeludo]

I loved Candlestick Park!!

[sfgiantsballin]

don't forget the smell of beer, urinal troughs and relish all mixed into one!

[ScottInVa1760]

LOL. I remember watching the local TV news sports reports in the Bay Area, and they'd show video of guys painting the Candlestick Park seats during Giants' games. Back then (mid-1970s), that was the best time to do upgrades, since the Giants had such low attendance!

[theartfooldodger]

Yeah, I love AT&T.  Candlestick wore you down . . .

[dex1lsp]

Say what??

[dex1lsp]

Those Polishes were amazing!! I don't care what you say, I miss Candlestick for many reasons.

[Shady298]

nice clip man

[ScottInVa1760]

I'm glad the Giants are no longer at the 'Stick. That was one COLD stadium, even during the summer. Good to see they're drawing big crowds at PacBell Park. I've heard great things about that venue.