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#71 December 18, 1995 14/289/3
The Niners were 10-4, defending their last Super Bowl title to date, on this Monday Night game near the end of the '95 season. Jerry Rice had the largest yardage total of any receiver in 49er history; 289 yards on 14 catches for 3 scores, and San Francisco beat Minnesota 37-30. Steve Young finished with 425 yards passing; Dexter Carter returned a punt for a touchdown and the Niner defense sacked Warren Moon five times.
#70 is tomorrow
#FarewellCandlestick: The 100 Greatest Moments in Candlestick Park History #71
Sunday, October 20, 2013
#FarewellCandlestick: The 100 Greatest Moments in Candlestick Park History #72
Saturday, October 19, 2013
#73 is here.
#72 April 27, 1996 Bonds Hits 300th.
Most of the milestone home runs to come would be hit after the move from Candlestick, but in this win over the Marlins, Barry Bonds hit both his 300th and 301st career homer off of former Giant John Burkett.
#71 is tomorrow
#72 April 27, 1996 Bonds Hits 300th.
Most of the milestone home runs to come would be hit after the move from Candlestick, but in this win over the Marlins, Barry Bonds hit both his 300th and 301st career homer off of former Giant John Burkett.
#71 is tomorrow
#FarewellCandlestick: The 100 Greatest Moments in Candlestick Park History #73
Friday, October 18, 2013
#74 is here.
#73 April 18, 1993 Two Five Run Comebacks
In 1993, the Giants and Braves were locked into the last great pennant race. The battle started in this April game; the Braves scored 5 in the first (Dave Burba giving up only two singles as the Braves batted around). The Giants came all the way back with 3 in the second and then again in the third (Barry Bonds doubled in both innings). Atlanta then not only retook the lead, they RETOOK the lead; the Braves scored 6 in the 4th, the big shot a 3 run Greg Olson homer off of Kevin Rogers, to go up 11-6.
And the Giants won. 1 in the 5th. 1 in the 7th. The Braves got that run back in the 8th, making it 12-8 going to the bottom of the 9th. The Giants had a 4% win expectancy.
A leadoff walk to Darren Lewis, back to back singles by Will Clark/Matt Williams; Barry Bonds's third double of the game, and then sac flies by Robby Thompson and Todd Benzinger. That was 4 runs, 12-12.
In the 12th, Matt Williams hit a first pitch, lead off, walk off homer against former Giant Steve Bedrosian and won the game. Two five run comebacks and a walk off homer - and just a preview of the pennant race to follow.
#72 is tomorrow
#73 April 18, 1993 Two Five Run Comebacks
In 1993, the Giants and Braves were locked into the last great pennant race. The battle started in this April game; the Braves scored 5 in the first (Dave Burba giving up only two singles as the Braves batted around). The Giants came all the way back with 3 in the second and then again in the third (Barry Bonds doubled in both innings). Atlanta then not only retook the lead, they RETOOK the lead; the Braves scored 6 in the 4th, the big shot a 3 run Greg Olson homer off of Kevin Rogers, to go up 11-6.
And the Giants won. 1 in the 5th. 1 in the 7th. The Braves got that run back in the 8th, making it 12-8 going to the bottom of the 9th. The Giants had a 4% win expectancy.
A leadoff walk to Darren Lewis, back to back singles by Will Clark/Matt Williams; Barry Bonds's third double of the game, and then sac flies by Robby Thompson and Todd Benzinger. That was 4 runs, 12-12.
In the 12th, Matt Williams hit a first pitch, lead off, walk off homer against former Giant Steve Bedrosian and won the game. Two five run comebacks and a walk off homer - and just a preview of the pennant race to follow.
#72 is tomorrow
#FarewellCandlestick: The 100 Greatest Moments in Candlestick Park History #74
Thursday, October 17, 2013
#75 is here.
#74 November 21, 1988 The '88 Season Is Saved
The Niners were 6-5, had lost two straight, had no clear starter at quarterback and were facing the Super Bowl Champion Redskins on Monday Night.
John Taylor took back a punt 95 yards for a score, Joe Montana threw an 80 yard touchdown pass to Jerry Rice, the Niners won 37-21, then lost only one more game all the way through their third Super Bowl win of the decade.
#73 is tomorrow.
#74 November 21, 1988 The '88 Season Is Saved
The Niners were 6-5, had lost two straight, had no clear starter at quarterback and were facing the Super Bowl Champion Redskins on Monday Night.
John Taylor took back a punt 95 yards for a score, Joe Montana threw an 80 yard touchdown pass to Jerry Rice, the Niners won 37-21, then lost only one more game all the way through their third Super Bowl win of the decade.
#73 is tomorrow.
NFL Supercontest Week 7
Week 6 is here. I'm 14-16.
Jets +4 NE win
Philly -3 Dallas loss
Chicago +1 Wash loss
Indy +6.5 Denver win
Cincy +2.5 Detroit win
3-2
17-18
Jets +4 NE win
Philly -3 Dallas loss
Chicago +1 Wash loss
Indy +6.5 Denver win
Cincy +2.5 Detroit win
3-2
17-18
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