History of San Francisco Giants in Timeline

The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, competing in the National League West Division. Originally founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams (later the New York Giants), the team moved to San Francisco in 1958. Their home games are played at Oracle Park.

1905: World Series Win

In 1905, the New York Giants won the World Series.

1921: World Series Win

In 1921, the New York Giants won the World Series.

1922: World Series Win

In 1922, the New York Giants won the World Series, sweeping the Yankees in four games.

1931: Seals Stadium

In 1931, Seals Stadium became the home of the PCL's San Francisco Seals until 1957.

1933: World Series Win

In 1933, the New York Giants won the World Series.

1951: "Shot Heard 'Round the World"

In 1951, Bobby Thomson hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" home run as a New York Giants outfielder and third baseman.

1954: "The Catch"

In 1954, during Game 1 of the World Series, Willie Mays made a famous defensive play known as "the Catch".

1957: Move to California

After the 1957 season, the Giants moved to California, continuing their rivalry with the Dodgers, who relocated to Los Angeles.

1957: Relocation Announcement

After the 1957 season, the New York Giants announced their relocation to San Francisco.

1957: Seals Stadium

In 1957, Seals Stadium remained the home of the PCL's San Francisco Seals until April 15, 1958 when it became the temporary home for the Giants.

April 15, 1958: First Game in San Francisco

On April 15, 1958, the Giants played their first game in San Francisco, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0.

1958: Start of San Francisco Tenure

In 1958, the Giants began their tenure in San Francisco.

1958: Relocation to California

In 1958, the Giants relocated to California, continuing their rivalry with the Dodgers, who also moved to Los Angeles.

1958: Design inspiration for sleeve of City Connect 2.0 uniform

On April 8th, 2025, the Giants unveiled their City Connect 2.0s, called a "remix". The sleeves will feature a special glove design which says "San Francisco Giants Est 1958” in a style which is very reminiscent of San Francisco rock music posters from the 1960s.

1958: Move to San Francisco and Subsequent Record

Since the Giants moved to San Francisco in 1958, they have an overall win-loss record of 5,474-5,121-6 (.517) through the end of 2024.

1960: Move to Candlestick Park

In 1960, the Giants moved to Candlestick Park after playing at Seals Stadium for two seasons.

1962: World Series Loss

In 1962, the Giants lost the World Series in seven games to the New York Yankees.

1977: Uniform Change

For the 1977 season, the Giants switched to pullover uniforms, changed the "Giants" lettering to cursive script, and returned to a black and orange color scheme. The standard cap was changed to feature an orange brim.

1978: Addition of Black Alternate Uniform

In the 1978 season, the Giants added a black alternate uniform, which was an inverse of their road orange uniform. All three uniforms now featured the "Giants" script previously exclusive to the home uniform.

1983: Return to Traditional Buttoned Uniform

Before the 1983 season, the Giants returned to a traditional buttoned uniform designed by Sidjakov Berman & Gomez, reverting to the classic look but with rounded lettering, removed neck stripes, interlocking "SF", and black piping on the road gray uniform. Caps returned to an all-black design.

1983: Design similarities to the 1983 uniform

Between 2012 and 2019, the Giants wore a second gray road uniform. This design was similar to the primary roads, but with the "SF" in place of the city name (a nod to the 1983–1993 road uniforms).

1989: World Series Sweep

In 1989, the Giants were swept in the World Series by the Oakland Athletics, a series interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake.

1993: Design similarities to the 1993 uniform

Between 2012 and 2019, the Giants wore a second gray road uniform. This design was similar to the primary roads, but with the "SF" in place of the city name (a nod to the 1983–1993 road uniforms).

1994: Uniform Changes

In 1994, the Giants reverted the road uniform to say "San Francisco" and removed the piping. The front of both uniforms returned to stylized block letters with pointed edges, but kept the rounded numbers. The "SF" on the cap was also changed to reflect the lettering change.

1999: Final Season at Candlestick Park

1999 was the Giants' final season at Candlestick Park.

2000: New Uniforms

Coinciding with the move to Pacific Bell Park (now Oracle Park) in 2000, the Giants unveiled new uniforms which were aesthetically close to the style they originally wore in their early years. On each uniform, numbers returned to a block letter style.

2000: Opening of Pacific Bell Park (Oracle Park)

In 2000, the Giants opened Pacific Bell Park, now known as Oracle Park, where they currently play.

2001: Barry Bonds' Home Run Record

In 2001, Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs, breaking the record for most home runs in a season.

2001: Addition of Alternate Black Uniforms

In 2001, the Giants added a road and home alternate black uniform, sharing the same design as their home and road counterparts. Both sets were worn with an all-black cap but with the squatchee in black and the "SF" wordmark changed to black with orange trim.

2002: World Series Loss

In 2002, the Giants lost the World Series to the Anaheim Angels.

2005: Addition of Gold Drop Shadows

In 2005, gold drop shadows were added to the "San Francisco" wordmark on the gray road uniform.

2007: Barry Bonds Surpasses Home Run Record

In 2007, Barry Bonds surpassed Hank Aaron's career record of 755 home runs.

2009: Playoff drought

Between 1958 and 2009, The Giants made nine playoff appearances and won three NL Pennants.

2010: New Orange Alternate Uniform

Before the 2010 season, the Giants unveiled a new orange alternate uniform to be used on Friday home games. Initially, this design was similar to the home uniform save for a trim change to cream.

2010: Sleeve Patch Design

Between 2000 and 2010, the sleeve patch featured "SF" in orange letters in front of a baseball, with the full name added within a black circle on the road uniform.

2010: World Series Championship

In 2010, the Giants won the World Series.

2011: Change of Sleeve Patch

In 2011, the sleeve patch on the orange alternate uniform was changed to the one previously used on the team's road uniform.

2012: Introduction of Second Gray Road Uniform

Between 2012 and 2019, the Giants wore a second gray road uniform. This design was similar to the primary roads, but with the "SF" in place of the city name.

2012: World Series Victory

In 2012, the Giants won another World Series title under manager Bruce Bochy.

2012: Addition of Black Piping

In 2012, the gray road uniform was tweaked to include black piping.

2014: World Series Championship

In 2014, the Giants won the World Series.

2014: National League Pennant Win

In 2014, the Giants won their 23rd National League pennant, marking a record at the time.

2014: Tweaks to Orange Alternate Uniform

In 2014, the orange alternate uniform was tweaked, adding black piping, a new sleeve patch featuring the interlocking "SF" logo, and returning to the script "Giants" lettering.

2015: New Black Alternate Uniform

In 2015, the Giants unveiled a new black alternate uniform to be used on select Saturday home games. This set has the interlocking "SF" in front along with orange piping and a new sleeve patch containing the Golden Gate Bridge atop the "Giants" wordmark.

2019: End of the Second Gray Road Uniform

Between 2012 and 2019, the Giants wore a second gray road uniform.

2020: Player Names on Road Uniform

Until 2020, only the road uniform featured player names.

2021: Introduction of "City Connect" Uniform

In 2021, Major League Baseball and Nike introduced the "City Connect" program, with teams wearing special uniforms. The Giants' version features a white base with orange accents, the stylized "G" in an orange/white gradient, and an orange silhouette of the Golden Gate Bridge on the sleeves.

2021: Player Names on All Uniforms

Since 2021, all Giants uniforms have player names on the back.

2024: Dodgers Eclipsed Giants' Pennant Record

In 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 25th National League crown, surpassing the Giants' previous record of 23 pennants.

2024: 2024 Season Record

Through 2024, the Giants have an all-time record of 11,541–10,019–163 (.535), and since moving to San Francisco in 1958, the Giants have an overall win–loss record of 5,474–5,121–6 (.517).

2025: Change to "City Connect" Uniform

In 2025, Nike announced they were making changes the "City Connect" program, and the Giants are confirmed to be changing their "City Connect" uniform for the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

2025: Use of Black Alternate Uniform on Road Games

In 2025, the Giants began wearing the black alternate uniform on select road games as well.

2025: Unveiling of City Connect 2.0 "Remix" Uniform

On April 8th, 2025, the Giants unveiled their City Connect 2.0s, called a "remix". The jerseys are dark gray/black, with "Giants" in a script wordmark outlined in a purple and orange gradient. The sleeves will feature a special glove design, and the jersey contains "sound waves".