Site of Candlestick Park (San Francisco, California)

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It was the home of the five time world football champions, the San Francisco 49ers, and the ex-home of the National League San Francisco Giants. A national historical event occurred here in the 1989 world series when a major earthquake shook then "Candlestick Park" enough to postpone the World Series the Giants were playing against Oakland A's, from just across the bay.

Built from 1958 till 1960, Opened on April 12, 1960, Enclosed in 1970, Closed on August 14, 2014, Demolished from February 4 till September 24, 2015

Names:
Bay View Stadium (1956–1959)
Candlestick Park (1960–1995, 2008–2014)
3Com Park at Candlestick Point (1995–2002)
San Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point (2002–2004)
Monster Park (2004–2008)

Teams:
San Francisco Giants (MLB) (1960–1999)
San Francisco 49ers (NFL) (1971–2013)
Oakland Raiders (AFL) (1960–1961)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlestick_Park
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   37°42'48"N   122°23'10"W

Comments

  • lights out.
  • This is the site of the last live concert by the Beatles on August 29, 1966.
  • Scheduled to be demolished after the Niners move in 2014.
  • I have great respect Joe Montana
  • The last sporting event held at Candlestick Park was held on December 23, 2013...the stadium is scheduled to be demolished
  • Demolition, such a sad way for a stadium to go. This is still a great facility, I'm sure it can be used for something else.
  • Feb. 4, 2015 - demolition started today.
  • almost gone
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