1999: final season at Candlestick Park History of the San Francisco Giants
1999 saw giants finish second in nl west 86–76 record. barry bonds s production dropped hit .262, lowest average in decade. did, however, hit 34 home runs though missing more third of season due injury, , other team regulars put supporting numbers including snow, kent, shortstop rich aurilia , outfielder ellis burks, 20+ hr , 80+ rbi. marvin benard had career year in center field 16 home runs, 64 rbis , career- , team-high 27 stolen bases. pitching staff paced russ ortiz (18–9, 3.81) , kirk rueter (15–10, 5.41).
with knowledge days in candlestick park numbered, 1999 season ended series of promotions , tributes. after final game of season, loss dodgers, home plate ceremoniously removed , taken chp helicopter new grounds downtown stadium being built.
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