Aerial photo of Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California.

Candlestick Park was the longtime home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants. The stadium was built in the beautiful Bayview Heights neighborhood of San Francisco on Candlestick Point. The location often gave the stadium strong wind gusts which sometimes halted the flow of the game. The Giants played there from 1960-2000 while the 49ers called it home from 1971-2013. A staggering 8 NFC Championship games were played at Candlestick Park, the very first was "The Catch", a game winning touchdown pass from Joe Montana to Dwight Clark. 

The stadium hosted many other important events such as the Beatles final concert together on August 29th, 1969. Candlestick was awarded Super Bowl XXXIII by the NFL but failed to make the renovations necessary for the game to be played there. The Loma Prieta earthquake struck Candlestick Park on October 17th, 1989 during Game 3 of the World Series causing structural damage to the stadium. 

The stadium was given it's name by a local contest that allowed fans to decide on the stadium's name. Candlestick Park's name was changed many times after being originally founded as Harney Stadium (1956-1959) before becoming Candlestick Park in 1960-1995 and 2008-2013. It was also once known as 3Com Park at Candlestick Point (1995-2002), San Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point (2002-2004) and Monster Park (2004-2008). As a fan, I can tell you that nothing pisses fans off more than corporate naming rights and name changes. The final 49ers home game was played on December 23rd, 2013 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. The final Giants home game was played on September 30th, 1999 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers

We wanted to give San Francisco sports fans a brief look at some old memories of the stadium on the point. It hasn't been that long since the 49ers played there but it seems like ages since both teams last called Candlestick Park home. Enjoy!

 

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Barry Bonds after clinching the National League West division title in 1997.  

Photo of Barry Bonds after clinching the National League West division title in 1997.

 

 

Legendary San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh.  

Photo of legendary San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh being carried off the field.

 

 

A beautiful note left for a 49er fan's late mother before the stadium was demolished. 

Photo of a beautiful note left for a 49er fan's late mother before the stadium was demolished.

 

 

The Beatles performing at Candlestick Park on August 29th, 1966.

This would be their final concert together.

Photo of the Beatles at Candlestick Park; their final concert together.

 

 

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford at Candlestick Park as a kid in 1992. 

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford at Candlestick Park as a kid in 1992.

 

 

Legendary Giants center fielder Willie Mays.

The greatest player to ever wear a Giants uniform.

Photo of legendary Giants center fielder Willie Mays.

 

 

Candlestick Park's Hidden Relics

 

 

View of the baseball diamond from the upper level of Candlestick Park. 

Photo of the baseball diamond from the upper level of Candlestick Park.

 

 

One of the many scenic entrances into Candlestick Park. 

Photo of one of the many scenic entrances into Candlestick Park.

 

 

The Giants team locker room.  

Photo of the old San Francisco Giants locker room at Candlestick Park.

 

  

 

The Oakland Raiders briefly played at Candlestick Park in 1961. 

Photo of an Oakland Raiders game at Candlestick Park in 1961.

 

 

The Candlestick Park playing field from the end zone seats. 

Photo of the Candlestick Park playing field from the end zone seats.

 

 

 

Barry Bonds' final home run at Candlestick Park.

 

 

The vacant Candlestick Park parking lots.  

Photo of the vacant Candlestick Park parking lots.

 

 

Giants outfielder Felipe Alou sliding into home plate.  

Photo of San Francisco Giants outfielder Felipe Alou sliding into home plate.

 

 

Legendary slugger Frank Robinson sliding into home plate as a member of the Cincinnati Reds.

(Ed Bailey playing at the catcher position).

Robinson went on to eventually become the Manager of the Giants. 

Photo of legendary slugger Frank Robinson sliding into home plate as a member of the Cincinnati Reds.

 

 

View of the playing field from the upper deck during a Giants day game. 

Photo of the playing field from the upper deck during a Giants day game.

 

 

Legendary Giants first baseman Willie McCovey.

McCovey played for the Giants for 19 seasons.  

 Photo of legendary Giants first baseman Willie McCovey.

 

 

 

Candlestick Park's best Giants moments. 

 

 

An aerial view of Candlestick Park during a day game.  

Photo of an aerial view of Candlestick Park during a day game.

 

 

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves keeping Giants fans from getting a home run ball in 1961. 

Photo of Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves keeping Giants fans from getting a home run ball in 1961.

 

 

Longtime 49ers Linebacker Keena Turner giving a speech in the locker room. 

Photo of longtime 49ers Linebacker Keena Turner giving a speech in the locker room.

 

 

 

 

 

Willie Mays vs. legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Photo of Willie Mays vs. legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

 

 

The Final Giants home game at Candlestick Park.

September 30th, 1999 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

 

Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. The greatest two player tandem in NFL History.  

Photo of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. The greatest two player tandem in NFL History.

 

 

An obstructed view of the playing field from the upper level of Candlestick Park. 

Photo of an obstructed view of the playing field from the upper level of Candlestick Park.

 

 

An exterior view of Candlestick Park from the tailgate lots.  

Photo of an exterior view of Candlestick Park from the tailgate lots.

 

 

Juan Marichal of the Giants attacks pitcher John Roseboro of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Photo of Juan Marichal of the Giants attacking pitcher John Roseboro of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

 

"The Catch". January 10th, 1982 vs. the Dallas Cowboys.  

Joe Montana to Dwight Clark, sending the 49ers to the Super Bowl.

Photo of "The Catch". January 10th, 1982 vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

 

 

The tunnel leading to the field from the locker room area.  

Photo of the tunnel leading to the field at Candlestick Park from the locker room area.

 

 

Final 49ers home game at Candlestick Park.

December 23rd, 2013 vs. Atlanta Falcons.

 

 

An exterior view of the demolition of Candlestick Park. 

Photo of an exterior view of the demolition of Candlestick Park.

 

 

Demolition of Candlestick Park began on February 4th, 2014.

Photo of the demolition of Candlestick Park in 2014.

 

 

An interior view of the Candlestick Park demolition. 

Interior photo of Candlestick Park during demolition.

 

 

The final razing and cleanup of the Candlestick Park demolition. 

Photo of the final razing and cleanup of Candlestick Park.

 

 

 

Aerial Flyover Views of the Candlestick Park Demolition

 

AT&T Park. Home of the San Francisco Giants. 

Photo of the field at AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.

 

 

Levi's Stadium. Home of the San Francisco 49ers.

Photo of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California from the upper level.

 

  

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