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Why did they pick the name giants for the baseball team the San Francisco Giants?
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∙ 13y ago
The San Francisco Giants aren't an original team. They got the name "Giants" from the New York Giants, in which they were originally based in.
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What is the name of the baseball team the Giants?
The San Francisco Giants (formerly the New York Giants before 1958).
NFL team with same name as Major League Baseball team?
New York Giants- NFL San Francisco Giants- MLB
What is a name for a major team baseball team that start with the letter g?
San Francisco Giants
Where did the New York giants get their name from?
The New York Giants got their name from New York's giant buildings. Also, they wanted a name to boast to the other teams. So they picked "Giants". The New York Giants also got their name from the baseball team, the New York Giants, who later moved to San Francisco.
Name the members of the baseball Hall of Fame from the New York Giants and San Francisco Giants?
As of now, 19 players, 10 pitchers and one manager (John McGraw) are in the Hall of Fame as Giants, both in New York and San Francisco. In addition another 23 players are in the H of F that spent some of their playing careers with the Giants. Go to the Giants web-site for a complete listing.
Why are the ny giants named giants?
They were named after the baseball New York Giants. Their official name, to this day, is the New York Football Giants.
What is the name of the san francisco giants mascot?
Lou Seal.
Where do the sf giants get their name?
The San Francisco Giants originated in New York. They got their name since their home was in New York, the largest city in America. They moved to San Francisco in 1957
Name 3 baseball teams sharing names with football teams'?
Missouri Tigers and Detroit Tigers, Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants and San Francisco Giants.
What was the name of the San Francisco Giants when they were in New York?
They were known as the New York Giants. The team was originally named the New York Gothams.
What is the real name of the orange color used by the San Francisco Giants?
Orange..........
What is lincecum's first name?
Tim Lincecum who currently plays for the San Francisco Giants.
