History of the San Francisco Giants
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For the history of the team from 1883 to 1957, see New York Giants (baseball). For information on the franchise in general, see San Francisco Giants.
The history of the San Francisco Giants begins in 1883 with the New York Gothams and has involved some of baseball's greatest players, including Willie Mays, Juan Marichal, Barry Bonds, and Gaylord Perry. The team has won three World Series titles and six National League (NL) pennants since moving to San Francisco.