Quotes About The ‘Stick
Here are some great quotes about Candlestick Park during its reign of terror over the Major Leagues.
“I got prepared for Candlestick by putting down all the windows in my car, taking off my jacket and driving around San Francisco”
~Dusty Baker
“The trouble with this ballpark is that they built it alongside the bay. They should have built it under the bay.”
~Roger Maris
“It’s like trying to hit a cotton ball wearing an overcoat–no one from Candlestick will ever win a batting championship.”
~Ball Madlock
“If I had to play here, I’d think seriously about quitting the game.”
~Rocky Colavito
Check back in the next few weeks for more great Candlestick quotes
All quotes were taken from Nick Peters’ Tales from the Giants Dugout
Great quotes. I want more!
I thought of something that might be fun for next year, and was wondering if it was at all possible. How about for next year’s Bay Bridge Series, they play the series at Candlestick Park in throwback uniforms? Since it’s the 20th anniversary of the ‘89 World Series and all. I think it would attract a big turnout and be a lot of fun.
– Randy T., Fresno, Calif.
I’d love to see a one-night Candlestick revival. Telephone booths blowing across the infield! Fights in the left-field stands every other inning! Fans and players alike wearing four layers of clothing! But it can’t be done. Based on what I’ve been told, the playing surface is permanently in football configuration, due to anchoring of what used to be the pullout seating sections from (formerly) right field
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