September 10, 1970 – The Perrys become the first siblings to win twenty games in the same season when Gaylord goes the distance in the San Francisco Giants' 11-0 victory over the Houston Astros at Candlestick Park.
Big brother Jim recorded his 20th win nine days earlier, throwing a complete-game shutout in the Minnesota Twins' 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at County Stadium.
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Orlando Cepeda,Felipe Alou,Ed Bailey and Willie McCovey before a 1962 game at Candlestick Park.#SFGiants#SanFrancisco#1960s#MLB
Oakland Athletics players wait on the field at Candlestick Park just after the Loma Prieta earthquake suspended World Series game three. Karen T. Borchers-San Jose Mercury News
Candlestick Park was inaugurated in 1960 as @SFGiants pitcher Sam Jones tossed a three-hitter to beat the Cardinals. The ballpark was the Giants home thru the 1999 season. Tell us your memories of the ballpark!