100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die will help fans of San Francisco's team get the most out of being a fan. It takes 128 years of Giants history and distills it to the absolute best and most compelling, identifying in an informative, lively, and illuminating way the personalities, events, and facts every Giants fan should know without hesitation. Numbers with huge impact, such as 44, 762, and 1954; nicknames such as 'Big Mac' and 'the Dominican Dandy'; plus memorable moments like the Basket Catch, singular achievements, and signature calls all highlight the list of 100.

Braves, Giants, Red Sox, Twins Fans Have Reason to Cheer
Baseball fans of the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins rarely have much in common other than their love of the sport. But the expansion of Triumph Books' series '100 Things Fans Should Know or Do Before They Die' gives fans in each market a reason to look forward to the 2011 season. With added sidebars and other information, each book has more than 100 things that baseball fans should know if they want to win every argument with their friends. Not only are there new facts about each team in each book, but there are dozens of things for fans to try - monuments to visit, where to eat or drink and other special destinations that only "true" fans will want to experience. Prove your fanhood with your new copy of this book series with the four new editions: Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.

100 Thins Giants Fans Press Release

 

Most San Francisco Giants fans have taken in a game or two at AT&T Park, have seen highlights of Willie Mays' basket catch on YouTube, and were thrilled by the teams World Series triumph in 2010, but there is so much more to the Giants franchise as revealed in the brand-new book: 100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by MLB.com sports journalist Bill Chastain.

 

100 Things Giants Fans was created for serious baseball fans and those who want to enhance their Giants IQ. It reveals special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches. As a true Giants fan, Chastain felt compelled to share what's really important and he touches on some of the most essential pieces of Giants knowledge and trivia including:

 

• Which pitcher started the first home game in San Francisco's history?
• How many homeruns did Barry Bonds hit into McCovey Cove?
• In which year did the Giants finish the season with a .319 team average?
• The Marichal-Spahn matchup on July 2, 1963

 

Baseball fans should be aware of these incredible facts, people, and stories that have created such a legacy for the Giants over the years. Bobby Thomson, Tim Lincecum, Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Buster Posey, and many more influential people are featured throughout the book.

 

If you want to call yourself a Giants aficionado, increase your Giants knowledge, and experience the extent of San Francisco baseball, then 100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is a must read.

 

About the Author:
Bill Chastain is a sports journalist who writes for MLB.com. He is the author of The Steve Spurrier Story: From Heisman to Head Ball Coach; Payne at Pinehurst: The Greatest U.S. Open Ever; Purpose and Passion: Bobby Pruette and the Marshall Years; and Steel Dynasty: The Team That Changed the NFL.

 

Contact: Natalie King, Triumph Books, 312-252-1252, n.king@triumphbooks.com

 

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