Hardware big part of Giants' history Nov 19, 2009
Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Willie McCovey captured the franchise's first two Most Valuable Player awards after the club moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958. Mays, the 1954 NL MVP with New York, won it again in 1965 when he hit a career-high 52 home runs. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
JoePosnanskiInside Baseball Ranking the best "pure" hitters in baseball over the last 60 years. Oct 20, 2009
When you see all the the names, it's pretty staggering: Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Frank Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Orlando Cepeda, Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, Lou Brock, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Billy Williams, Larry Doby, Monte Irvin -- these are all Hall of Famers. And then you throw in Maury Willis and Don Newcombe and Dick Allen and Elston Howard and Jimmy Wynn and Vada Pinson and Minnie Minoso. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Stats Geek: Bay overlooked member of elite group Oct 7, 2009
Reggie Jackson had only one season; Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, Mickey Mantle, Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell and Carl Yazstremski had two; Mark McGwire, Eddie Murray and Jim Rice had three. Of course, Bay has never had the monster years those guys had either. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cain wins Giants' Willie Mac Award Sep 26, 2009
But he particularly prized the Willie Mac distinction -- named for Giants legend Willie McCovey, who presented Cain with a plaque in a pregame ceremony. "Obviously there's a ton of stuff you can do as a player to get recognized throughout the league, but to have your teammates [consider] you and to get this award, it's pretty special," said Cain, who cast his Willie Mac ballot for reliever Jeremy Affeldt. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Penny returns to Dodger Stadium Sep 19, 2009
The Giants haven't had four players hit 30 or more doubles since 1970, when Willie McCovey (39), Bobby Bonds (36), Dick Dietz (36) and Ken Henderson (35) accomplished the feat. Reminder: Wednesday's game at Arizona's Chase Field was selected as an ESPN telecast and will start at 7:10 p.m. PT instead of 6:40 p.m. Tickets. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
The Braves have another hometown hero who could become the face of the franchise. Sep 17, 2009
" Staying Power What it boils down to is staying power, and developing more of it. When you produce as Heyward has, even as Francoeur still can, the debate about skills seems moot. Heyward has lightning-quick bat speed, his defense and arm strength are above-average, he runs well, and at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds he could still grow more. He's been compared to Dave Parker, Willie McCovey, Fred McGriff and ... you get the drift. Yet many more players have the skills to make it to the majors than have... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hot race at second for Giants' All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
The same goes for Willie McCovey, who seems to have locked up the first-base spot with his 1969 MVP season. 320, 45 homers, 126 RBIs, 101 runs). (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Jenkins: 3-dot Lounge Sep 5, 2009
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3-Dot Lounge: A pocketful of Posey options Sep 5, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009. (09-04) 17:53 PDT -- Buster Posey's arrival sounds like a splendid decision by the Giants, and it is - unless you're manager Bruce Bochy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Big venue hosts McCovey Golf Classic Aug 29, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO -- Golfers at this year's Willie McCovey Golf Classic had to contend with dozens of workers erecting scaffolding and tents and even pouring cement along the course. And they didn't mind one bit. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Royals rally, but allow eight in seventh Aug 24, 2009
Jeff King did it twice for Pittsburgh, Willie McCovey did it twice for San Francisco and Andre Dawson did it twice for Montreal. No Royals player has done it even once. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Career RBI Leaders Aug 10, 2009
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Sox need Contreras to go long Aug 9, 2009
Jim Thome passed Willie McCovey for sole possession of 39th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,557. The White Sox are 17-7 at U.S. Cellular Field since June 24. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Shoppach's two homers lift Indians over White Sox Aug 9, 2009
It was Thome's 1,555 career RBI, tying him for 39th on the all-time list with Willie McCovey. NOTES: Indians manager Eric Wedge missed the game to attend the funeral of his mother-in-law. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Sox must improve in field Aug 8, 2009
Jim Thome tied Willie McCovey for 39th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,555. Beckham has seven doubles in his last eight games. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Sox emerge ahead at end of tough stretch Aug 6, 2009
Jim Thome passed Fred McGriff for sole possession of 40th place on the all-time RBI list (1,554) and is now one RBI shy of tying Willie McCovey for 39th place. Gordon Beckham has tallied six doubles over his last six games. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
At end of day, no Halladay Aug 2, 2009
Vaughn matches him up against Hall of Fame first basemen Orlando Cepeda, Harmon Killebrew, Willie McCovey, Eddie Murray, and Tony Perez and the career numbers are pretty comparable. HRs AVG OBP SLG. (Boston Globe)
Sandoval lofts giant tribute to McCovey Aug 1, 2009
(07-30) 23:13 PDT -- On the 50th anniversary of Willie McCovey's major-league debut, Pablo Sandoval blasted a ball into the cove named for the Hall of Famer and was honored to do it ... "I just wanted to do that. We talk every time he's in the clubhouse. I get the support of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey all the time. That's important for me.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Umpire Cowboy Joe’ hits milestone Jul 31, 2009
Other games stick out in West s mind such as Nolan Ryan s fifth no-hitter in 1981 and Willie McCovey s 500th home run in 1978. Some of the players, they don t know who Willie McCovey is. (Helena Independent Record)
Sandoval gets payback for All-Star snub Jul 31, 2009
(07-30) 23:13 PDT -- On the 50th anniversary of Willie McCovey's major-league debut, Pablo Sandoval blasted a ball into the cove named for the Hall of Famer and was honored to do it ... "I just wanted to do that. We talk every time he's in the clubhouse. I get the support of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey all the time. That's important for me." ... Sandoval lofts giant tribute to McCovey Articles On the 50th anniversary of Willie McCovey's major-league debut, Pablo Sandoval blasted a ball into... (San Francisco Chronicle)
McCovey's impact felt 50 years after debut Jul 30, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO -- Willie McCovey would have been content to enjoy dinner in total anonymity on the evening of July 30, 1959 ... WILLIE MCCOVEY'S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Ramirez passes Mantle on career HR list Jul 22, 2009
The others were Lou Gehrig, Eddie Murray, Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Jimmie Foxx. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Green looks back on breaking barrier 50 years ago Jul 22, 2009
" So the Red Sox sent Green to Albany, N.Y., and four years later, he seemed primed to make the jump to the big leagues. The Red Sox trained in Scottsdale, Ariz., but when Green rolled into team headquarters, the Safari Resort, he was denied a room. The entire town was restricted. Blacks had to be out of Scottsdale by sundown. Green was directed to the Hotel Adams in Phoenix, 17 miles away. He didn't mind. The Giants stayed at the Adams, so Green would hang with Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Manny Ramirez passes Mickey Mantle on career HR list Jul 21, 2009
The others were Lou Gehrig, Eddie Murray, Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Jimmie Foxx. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. (FOX61, CT)
St. Louis last All-Star game was a scorcher Jul 15, 2009
Ten of them dotted the NL roster, including Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron, Willie McCovey, Sandy Koufax and Cardinals ace Bob Gibson. AL stars included Brooks and Frank Robinson, Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, Carl Yastrzemski and Catfish Hunter. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
American League dominates NL these days Jul 15, 2009
Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey topped the 1966 NL batting order. It was 103 degrees in circular Busch Stadium, and Gaylord Perry got the win in relief of Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning and Juan Marichal. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Victorino named starter Jul 15, 2009
The last time baseball's All-Stars pulled into the Gateway City, Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey topped the 1966 NL batting order. It was 103 degrees in circular Busch Stadium, and Gaylord Perry got the win in relief of Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning and Juan Marichal. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sanchez stuns Padres with year's first no-hitter Jul 12, 2009
Now, his gem is the latest great accomplishment for a franchise filled with them - Barry Bonds' home run records, Randy Johnson's 300th win last month and all the milestones by a whole cast of Hall of Famers including Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry. Sanchez only got the call in place of the 45-year-old Big Unit, a 303-game winner who went on the disabled list Monday with a strained throwing shoulder. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Junior Giants Stretch Drive under way Jul 10, 2009
Hall of Famer Willie McCovey and the Giants continue to make a splash in the community. The Junior Giants Stretch Drive is under way, raising money and awareness for the Giants Community Fund's flagship Junior Giants Baseball Program. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Willie McCovey: Anniversary memories Jul 9, 2009
(07-07) 20:40 PDT -- It's hard to fathom a half-century has gone by since Willie McCovey - affectionately and appropriately known as "Stretch" and perhaps the most popular Giant in the San Francisco era - burst onto the scene and became an instant star ... Willie McCovey's legacy, in years ending in "9," on B7. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The 50-year Stretch Jul 8, 2009
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Giants' 2009 rotation among club's best Jun 26, 2009
Anybody disputing the quality of the Giants' rotation will have to confront Willie McCovey, the Hall of Fame first baseman who played 19 seasons for the Giants and continues to watch the club regularly as a senior adviser. "I never played with three Cy Young Award winners. You can kind of take it from there," McCovey said, referring to Tim Lincecum, Randy Johnson and Barry Zito. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Unique 'solar torch' to light Senior Games in Palo Alto Jun 19, 2009
The relay begins at Crissy Field, from which runners travel along the waterfront to the wharf and Pier 39, where a sailboat will transport the torch to Willie McCovey Cove at AT.. Runners will pass through the park and across home plate before boarding a southbound Caltrain and arriving at Palo Alto station. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
SPORTS & DRUGS Test links Sosa with doping Jun 17, 2009
Willie McCovey, '59-80 - 521. Frank Thomas, '90-08 - 521. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
St. Louis flooded with All-Star memories Jun 16, 2009
Sandy Koufax started on the hill for NL squad, which featured a top four in the batting order of Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey. Denny McLain started for the American League and tossed three perfect innings as the AL went up 1-0 when Brooks Robinson scored from third on a wild pitch by Koufax in the second inning. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Sluggers are often powerless to stop a slide May 21, 2009
Willie McCovey hit 28 home runs in 1977, when he was 39. Evans hit 182 home runs after the age of 35. (Boston Globe)
THREE UP, THREE DOWN: Who's hot, not in baseball May 13, 2009
Hank Aaron, Willie McCovey and Willie Stargell are the only others with 40 or more against both the Mets and Phillies. . (USA Today -- Sports)
Two batters that scared Nolan Ryan Apr 30, 2009
But the guys who scared him the most were Willie McCovey and Willie Stargell. And he said Dick Allen was very scary as well. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Thome happy to head home Apr 28, 2009
"You're talking about [Mickey] Mantle, Schmidt, Ted Williams, Willie McCovey, guys that are icon names in the game. It's hard to fathom, it is.". Being mentioned in the same breath as legends is the stuff of backyard games, the dreams of youth, Thome said. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Sheffield hits 500th homer in Mets win Apr 19, 2009
At 40 years, 143 days, Sheffield became the fourth-oldest player to hit 500 home runs behind Willie McCovey (40 years, 171 days), Eddie Murray (40, 194) and Ted Williams (41, 291). Known as much for his outspoken personality as he is for a swing that made him one of the most feared hitters in the game, Sheffield joined Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Frank Robinson and Reggie Jackson as the only players with 500 homers and at least 2,500 hits, 1,500 RBIs and 200 stolen bases. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
GAME OF THE DAY Mets 5, Brewers 4 Apr 18, 2009
Sheffield (right), cut by the Tigers in spring training, is the fourth-oldest player (40 years, 143 days) to hit 500 behind Ted Williams (41,291), Eddie Murray (40, 194) and Willie McCovey (40, 171). Sheffield joins Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Frank Robinson and Reggie Jackson as the only players with 500 homers, 2,500 hits, 1,500 RBIs and 200 stolen bases. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sheffield joins elite club with No. 500 Apr 18, 2009
Only (Ted Williams 41, 291), Eddie Murray (40, 194) and Willie McCovey (40 years, 171 days) were older. Sheffield also joined an exclusive group with 500 homers, 2,500 hits, 1,500 RBIs and 200 stolen bases. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Friends gather to remember 'Moon' Apr 16, 2009
Bobby Bonds, Jimmy Davenport, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays and Willie McCovey were among the regulars, who became friends with Mullins. It was not just the famous who Mullins counted as friends, though. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Former Giants, Cubs skipper Franks dies Apr 4, 2009
" Franks compiled the best overall record in the Major Leagues during his four seasons as manager of the Giants, and he managed clubs that featured Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry and Orlando Cepeda, who are all now in the Hall of Fame. Mr. Franks is survived by his wife, Ami, three children (Dan, Herman Jr. and Cyndi Wright), and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending, according to the Chronicle. is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Herman Franks, 95; managed San Francisco Giants, Cubs Apr 3, 2009
Mr. Franks managed the future Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda, and Gaylord Perry as the Giants' skipper in San Francisco. He managed the Cubs from 1977 to 1979 and was their general manager in 1981. (Boston Globe)
Jon HeymanTHE DAILY SCOOP Mar 27, 2009
That he had "only'' maybe seven or eight great seasons shouldn't either. If it's about numbers, it shouldn't only be about total numbers. He had three 300-strikeout seasons, three 20-win seasons. He struck 3,116 batters while only walking 711. He had all-time stuff. And as much as I hate to admit this, he had all-time heart. He was 10-2 with a 2.23 ERA in the postseason. He and were the two biggest keys to the Diamondbacks winning the thrilling 2001 World Series, and he and were the keys to the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
10 Questions for Ryan Howard Mar 13, 2009
He used to call me Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell. So it was definitely funny when I got into professional baseball. (Time.com)
Giants Inbox: Who's coming up next? Mar 10, 2009
On this team, that practically makes him Willie McCovey. I know he slowed down in the second half, but I still say first base is Bowker's position to lose coming into this year. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Cherished Citizen Mar 8, 2009
In the team's early San Francisco years, fans gravitated toward Orlando Cepeda and Willie McCovey, who had no New York connection. While Cepeda and McCovey often were seen around town, Mays was more private, though sometimes he'd be seen at a restaurant (such as Jack's between Montgomery and Kearny) or the Coronet Theater on Geary. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Clark named special assistant by Giants Feb 8, 2009
Willie McCovey is a senior adviser. Orlando Cepeda and former broadcaster Lon Simmons are community representatives and J.T. Snow is a special assistant. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
