Candlestick Park
San Francisco Giants
NL WestSan Francisco, CANational LeagueClosed 1999
Candlestick Park was notorious for its brutal Bay winds and bone-chilling summer fog. Fans who endured an extra-innings night game received a special 'I Survived Candlestick' button. It also hosted The Beatles' final concert and survived the 1989 earthquake.
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Stadium Stats
Capacity
69,732
Year Opened
1960
Surface
Natural Grass
Roof Type
Open
Did You Know?
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The Beatles played their final concert ever at Candlestick on August 29, 1966 — a 33-minute set for 25,000 fans.
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Stu Miller was blown off the pitcher's mound by wind during the 1961 All-Star Game and was called for a balk.
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The stadium survived the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which struck during Game 3 of the World Series.