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The Giants franchise began play in the National League in 1883 as the New York Gothams.

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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.


How did the San Francisco Giants get their name?

They were originally known as the New York City Gothams, and were nicknamed "My Giants" by then manager Jim Mutrie. After awhile, the name was formally changed to the New York Giants.They were originally known as the New York City Gothams, and were nicknamed "My Giants" by then manager Jim Mutrie. After awhile, the name was formally changed to the New York Giants.


Have the sf giants ever won the world series?

No, the San Francisco Giants have never won the World Series, although, as the New York Giants, before moving to San Francisco, the Giants won five World titles.


How many major League coaches did Willie Mays have?

If you mean "managers," he had eight: 1. Leo Durocher, New York Giants (1951-52, 1954-55) 2. Bill Rigney, New York/San Francisco Giants (1956-1960) 3. Tom Sheehan, San Francisco Giants (1960) 4. Alvin Dark, San Francisco Giants (1961-1964) 5. Herman Franks, San Francisco Giants (1965-1968) 6. Clyde King, San Francisco Giants (1969-1970) 7. Charlie Fox, San Francisco Giants (1970-1972) 8. Yogi Berra, New York Mets (1972-1973)


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