Discover interesting facts about the 1989 loma prieta san francisco earthquake, also known as the world series quake. Who can forget game 3 when the stadium shook with that earthquake. How 1989 earthquake engulfed world series between giants. Vtg 80s i survived the great quake tshirt xl 1989 earthquake san francisco usa. The 1989 earthquake that rocked san francisco, oakland and. Loma prieta earthquake strikes near san francisco history. The worldfamous telescope, built in 1888 and then one of the most powerful in the world, was shaken and shifted nearly an inch.
Oct 17, 2019 a structural engineer checks for damage to candlestick parks canopy the day after the loma prieta earthquake of 1989 which caused a delay in the world series between the oakland as and the. The loma prieta quake hit the bay area on the evening of october 17, 1989 at 5. Earthquake united bay area during 1989 world series abc7. A structural engineer checks for damage to candlestick parks canopy the day after the loma prieta earthquake of 1989 which caused a delay in. San francisco bay area earthquake liquefaction zone map. The citys recovery took much longer than ten days, but the prompt restart of the world series was symbolic of the entire city. This is a digitized version of an article from the timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Because it happened during a national live broadcast of the 1989 world series, taking place between bay area teams san francisco giants and the oakland athletics, it is sometimes referred to as the world series earthquake. Also known as the earthquake world series, no one will ever forget the day the series stopped at candlestick park due to the loma prieta earthquake that sent shockwaves from oakland to san francisco. Today marks the 30th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquake that shook the san francisco bay area on october 17, 1989. San francisco earthquake of 1989 history, magnitude. What is the value of a 1989 world series game 3 ticket. Oct 17, 2012 san francisco earthquake remembered 23 years later photos by robin wilkey moments before game three of the 1989 world series between the san francisco giants and the oakland athletics, fans were thrown from their seats at candlestick park as the loma prieta earthquake brought the bay area to its knees.
Still shaken by memories of 1989 world series the boston globe. In 1989, candlestick stood up to an earthquake sfgate. San andreas fans attending the world series game at candlestick park were shaken out of their seats when this jolt hit. Mlb a look back at the 1989 world series earthquake 25. Loma prieta earthquake hit san francisco bay area 30. Shortly before the scheduled start of game three, the largest bay area earthquake since 1906 occurred. The oakland athletics and san francisco giants competed against one another in the world series for the first time in 1989but the series would be remembered for a different reason. Billed as the battle of the bay, the 1989 world series saw two bay area juggernauts fight to claim the coveted title. The 1989 loma prieta earthquake, a look back daily news. Oct 14, 2019 for the 30th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquakethe 6. Minutes before first pitch, the loma prieta earthquake hit the bay area. Due to the destructive nature of this earthquake, the game was postponed and the series did not resume for ten days. For the 30th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquakethe 6.
Candlestick park, hosting the world series, rocked and shivered. Vintage sf giants i survived game 3 world series 1989 earthquake xl t. This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1989 loma prieta earthquake that remains the biggest natural disaster in the modern history of the bay area. Giants, as and a quakes shake these photos show how the 1989 world series was about a lot more than an earthquake. It was 15 chilling seconds that changed the bay area forever and 25 years later, those 15. Loma prieta earthquake hits asgiants 1989 world series. San francisco giants, both local teams, had reached the world series. The series ran from october 14 through october 28, with the athletics sweeping the giants in four games. Mlb a look back at the 1989 world series earthquake 25 years later. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Because it happened during a national live broadcast of the 1989 world series, taking place between bay area teams san francisco. Bob ley talks with former as pitcher dave stewart, and dr.
It was the last moments in 1989 when, for the bay area, a. The 1989 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1989 season. Earthquake interrupts 1989 series todays world series memory is not a happy one at all. San francisco earthquake remembered 23 years later photos.
Chilling footage of the 1989 cypress freeway collapse the oakland fire department rushed to the scene of the cypress freeway, after the 1989 san francisco earthquake hits. San francisco kgo the loma prieta earthquake hit northern california on october 17, 1989, killing 63 people and causing billions in damage. Loma prieta quake of 89 in terms of calamity and coincidence, few nights will ever rival this one. Between 1900 and 1989, there were nine earthquakes with a magnitude above 6. The 1989 world series featured the oakland athletics and the san francisco giants in the first crosstown world series since 1956. Find out how our national pastime may have saved lives during the san francisco bay areas deadly earthquake of 1989.
The loma prieta earthquake shook the san francisco bay area on the evening of the third game of the world series. Luckily, the san francisco giants were playing the oakland as and. Remarkably, the earthquake struck just before the start of the third game of the 1989 world series, which was to be played in san franciscos candlestick park. Who was here for the loma prieta earthquake in 1989. Dave stewart discusses 1989 world series and more sfgate. Unfortunate things happened in the bay area, but i do believe, through it all, the final result was it brought. Thousands of people were attending the san francisco giants world series game against the oakland as at candlestick park, and suddenly, the field began to. The 86th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff played between the american league al champion oakland athletics and the national league nl champion san francisco giants. Oct 17, 2009 general view of the crowds in candlestick park after an earthquake rocks game three of the world series between the oakland as and san francisco giants at candlestick park on october 17, 1989.
On october 17, 1989, fans settled into their seats at candlestick park, then the giants home stadium, for game 3 of the world series between the s. Oct 17, 2019 for the 30th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquakethe 6. Rescue dogs are brought into position to begin searches of destroyed houses in the marine district of san francisco, ca. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, the times does. Game 3 of the 1989 world series was minutes away when tragedy. Amazing facts and statistics about the 1989 loma prieta.
Limited edition 1oz fine silver commemorative coins from the 1989 battle of the bay world series between the oakland raiders and the sf giants. The loma prieta earthquake, also known as the quake of 89 and the world series earthquake, was a major earthquake that struck the. San francisco ap will clark remembers each moment of that day when a major earthquake interrupted the 1989 world series, from the sprint out to. Oct 26, 2014 san francisco ap will clark remembers each moment of that day when a major earthquake interrupted the 1989 world series, from the sprint out to center field he had just completed during. Game 3 of the series was scheduled to begin at san franciscos candlestick park on october 17 at 5. The famous shot of crowds in candlestick park after an earthquake, measuring 7. When the quake hit we got under desks and in doorways. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the massive earthquake that hit the san francisco bay area. The loma prieta earthquake, also known as the quake of 89 and the world series earthquake, was a major earthquake that struck the san francisco bay area of. Loma prieta which is located in the santa cruz mountains. Still shaken by memories of 1989 world series the boston.
General view of the crowds in candlestick park after an earthquake rocks game three of the world series between the oakland as and san francisco. Sports columnist bruce jenkins was at candlestick park during the earthquake. With more than 60,000 people gathered for game 3 of the world series, candlestick park like the rest of the bay area was rocked by a 6. Oct 17, 2014 hotel reconstruction after earthquake. Al michaels broadcasting the world series on abc as the earthquake struck and before. Though the loma prieta earthquake of 1989 lasted only for a duration of roughly 20 seconds, it was one of the worst earthquakes to have hit the san francisco bay area in california. Vintage sf giants i survived game 3 world series 1989 earthquake xl t shirt mlb. Good thing cuz im super claustrophobic and would have freaked out entirely if id been at candlestick. Id been invited to the world series from a vendor i worked in advertising but didnt go because i had a class that night at sf state.
The oakland athletics went on to sweep the san francisco giants, but the. The story of san franciscos second deadliest earthquake charles river editors on. Its the 1989 earthquake in the bay area that put a temporary stop to the world. Its the 1989 earthquake in the bay area that put a. Vintage i survived the san francisco earthquake tshirt xl isco.
Massive earthquake interrupts 1989 world series fox. The story of san franciscos second deadliest earthquake kindle edition by charles river editors. The story of san franciscos second deadliest earthquake. Vintage sf giants i survived game 3 world series 1989. San francisco would rebuild and recover and renew, just as it always has and just as it always will. Chilling footage of the 1989 cypress freeway collapse. San francisco earthquake of 1989 history, magnitude, deaths.
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