when did the giants play their first game at candlestick park?
The San Francisco Giants played their first game at Candlestick Park on April 12, 1960 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Quick scoop
- Date: April 12, 1960.
- Opponent: St. Louis Cardinals.
- Result: one source also notes the Giants won 3–1.
Context
Candlestick Park became the Giants’ home after they moved from Seals Stadium, and it hosted the club from 1960 until their final game there in 1999.