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Study Guide: San Francisco Giants: 1973 Season Review

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San Francisco Giants: 1973 Season Review Study Guide

Season Overview and Historical Context

The 1973 San Francisco Giants finished the season in third place in the National League West division.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1973 San Francisco Giants concluded the season with a record of 88 wins and 74 losses, securing third place in the National League West division.

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The San Francisco Giants played their 16th season in San Francisco and their 14th season at Candlestick Park in 1973.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1973 season marked the 16th year the franchise competed in San Francisco and the 14th year playing at Candlestick Park.

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The 1973 San Francisco Giants had a better record in road games (41-40) than in home games (47-34).

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1973 San Francisco Giants had a superior record in home games (47-34) compared to their road record (41-40).

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The San Francisco Giants finished 11 games behind the division winner in the 1973 National League West.

Answer: True

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants concluded the 1973 season 11 games behind the first-place Cincinnati Reds in the National League West division.

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The San Francisco Giants finished the 1973 season with a winning record of 88-74.

Answer: True

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants concluded the 1973 season with a final record of 88 wins and 74 losses, which is a winning record.

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What was the final win-loss record for the 1973 San Francisco Giants?

Answer: 88 wins and 74 losses

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants concluded the 1973 season with a final record of 88 wins and 74 losses.

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In the 1973 National League West division standings, where did the San Francisco Giants finish?

Answer: Third place, 11 games behind the division winner

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants finished the 1973 season in third place within the National League West division, trailing the division winner by 11 games.

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What was the Giants' home record at Candlestick Park in 1973?

Answer: 47 wins and 34 losses

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants posted a home record of 47 wins and 34 losses at Candlestick Park during the 1973 season.

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Management and Ownership

Horace Stoneham was the owner of the San Francisco Giants in 1973, while Jerry Donovan served as the General Manager.

Answer: True

Explanation: Horace Stoneham was the owner, Jerry Donovan was the General Manager, and Charlie Fox was the Manager for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

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Who was the owner of the San Francisco Giants during the 1973 season?

Answer: Horace Stoneham

Explanation: Horace Stoneham was the owner of the San Francisco Giants during the 1973 season.

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Who managed the San Francisco Giants in 1973?

Answer: Charlie Fox

Explanation: Charlie Fox held the position of Manager for the San Francisco Giants in 1973.

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Who was the General Manager for the San Francisco Giants in 1973?

Answer: Jerry Donovan

Explanation: Jerry Donovan served as the General Manager for the San Francisco Giants during the 1973 season.

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Player Statistics and Roles

Bobby Bonds was the sole leader for the 1973 San Francisco Giants in games played, at-bats, home runs, and runs batted in.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Bobby Bonds led the team in games played (160), at-bats (643), home runs (39), and runs batted in (96), he tied Garry Maddox for the team lead in hits with 182, meaning he was not the sole leader in all categories.

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Garry Maddox posted the highest batting average among all starting players for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

Answer: True

Explanation: Garry Maddox achieved the highest batting average among the starting players for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, hitting .319.

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Willie McCovey played primarily at first base for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

Answer: True

Explanation: Willie McCovey was the primary first baseman for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, playing in 130 games at the position.

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Dave Rader, the primary catcher in 1973, hit 9 home runs and drove in 41 runs.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dave Rader, who served as the primary catcher for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, recorded 9 home runs and 41 runs batted in during the season.

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Bobby Bonds represented the San Francisco Giants in the 1973 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Answer: True

Explanation: Bobby Bonds was selected to represent the San Francisco Giants in the 1973 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

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Dave Kingman, primarily an outfielder, also made two pitching appearances for the 1973 Giants.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dave Kingman, while primarily an outfielder, did make two pitching appearances for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

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Both Garry Maddox and Bobby Bonds recorded 182 hits during the 1973 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Garry Maddox and Bobby Bonds tied for the team lead in hits during the 1973 season, each accumulating 182 hits.

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Ed Goodson, the primary third baseman, batted .302 with 12 home runs in the 1973 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ed Goodson, who played third base primarily for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, achieved a batting average of .302 and hit 12 home runs, driving in 53 runs.

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Chris Speier played second base on Opening Day for the 1973 Giants, while Tito Fuentes played shortstop.

Answer: False

Explanation: On Opening Day for the 1973 Giants, Chris Speier played shortstop, and Tito Fuentes played second base.

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Which player led the 1973 San Francisco Giants in home runs?

Answer: Bobby Bonds

Explanation: Bobby Bonds was the leading home run hitter for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, with 39 home runs.

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What was Garry Maddox's batting average during the 1973 season, which led the team among starters?

Answer: .319

Explanation: Garry Maddox achieved the highest batting average among the starting players for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, hitting .319.

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Who was the primary first baseman for the 1973 San Francisco Giants?

Answer: Willie McCovey

Explanation: Willie McCovey served as the primary first baseman for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

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Which player led the 1973 San Francisco Giants in both total hits and at-bats?

Answer: Bobby Bonds

Explanation: Bobby Bonds led the 1973 San Francisco Giants in both total hits (182, tied with Maddox) and at-bats (643).

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Who was the primary catcher for the 1973 San Francisco Giants?

Answer: Dave Rader

Explanation: Dave Rader served as the primary catcher for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

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Which player led the 1973 San Francisco Giants in runs batted in (RBI)?

Answer: Bobby Bonds

Explanation: Bobby Bonds led the 1973 San Francisco Giants in runs batted in (RBI) with 96.

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Which player tied Bobby Bonds for the team lead in hits in 1973?

Answer: Garry Maddox

Explanation: Garry Maddox tied Bobby Bonds for the team lead in hits during the 1973 season, with each player recording 182 hits.

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Who was the primary third baseman for the 1973 San Francisco Giants?

Answer: Ed Goodson

Explanation: Ed Goodson served as the primary third baseman for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

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How many home runs did Dave Kingman hit for the 1973 Giants?

Answer: 24

Explanation: Dave Kingman hit 24 home runs for the 1973 San Francisco Giants.

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Pitching Staff and Performance

Ron Bryant led the 1973 Giants pitching staff in wins, but Jim Barr led in earned run average (ERA).

Answer: False

Explanation: Ron Bryant led the 1973 Giants pitching staff in wins (24) and strikeouts (143). Jim Barr led in losses (17), not ERA. Don McMahon had the lowest ERA among pitchers (1.48).

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Elias Sosa recorded the most saves for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, achieving 18 saves.

Answer: True

Explanation: Elias Sosa served as the primary closer for the 1973 San Francisco Giants and led the team with 18 saves.

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Juan Marichal led the 1973 Giants starting pitchers in losses, while Jim Barr also had a significant number of losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: Juan Marichal recorded 15 losses, leading the starting pitchers in that category for the 1973 Giants. Jim Barr also had a substantial number of losses with 17.

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Don McMahon achieved the lowest ERA among all pitchers, including starters and relievers, for the 1973 Giants.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Don McMahon achieved the lowest ERA among the relief pitchers (1.48), the provided data does not confirm this was the lowest ERA among all pitchers, including starters, for the 1973 Giants.

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Tom Bradley led the 1973 Giants pitching staff in strikeouts.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ron Bryant led the 1973 Giants pitching staff in strikeouts with 143. Tom Bradley was second with 136 strikeouts.

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Which pitcher recorded the most saves for the Giants in 1973?

Answer: Elias Sosa

Explanation: Elias Sosa led the 1973 San Francisco Giants in saves, recording 18 saves.

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Which starting pitcher had the most losses for the 1973 San Francisco Giants?

Answer: Juan Marichal

Explanation: Juan Marichal recorded the most losses among the starting pitchers for the 1973 San Francisco Giants, with 15 losses.

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How many games did Ron Bryant win in the 1973 season, leading the Giants' starting pitchers?

Answer: 24

Explanation: Ron Bryant led the 1973 San Francisco Giants' starting pitchers with 24 wins.

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Player Transactions and Drafts

The San Francisco Giants drafted Johnnie LeMaster in the first round and Jeff Little in the third round of the 1973 amateur draft.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1973 amateur draft, the San Francisco Giants selected Johnnie LeMaster with the 6th overall pick in the first round and Jeff Little in the third round.

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The Giants traded pitcher Sam McDowell to the Kansas City Royals during the 1973 regular season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Pitcher Sam McDowell was not traded to the Kansas City Royals; rather, he was purchased by the New York Yankees from the Giants on June 7, 1973.

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What transaction involving the Giants occurred on April 2, 1973?

Answer: Fran Healy was traded to the Kansas City Royals.

Explanation: On April 2, 1973, the Giants traded Fran Healy to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Greg Minton.

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Which player was purchased by the New York Yankees from the Giants on June 7, 1973?

Answer: Sam McDowell

Explanation: On June 7, 1973, the New York Yankees purchased pitcher Sam McDowell from the San Francisco Giants.

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Broadcasting and Affiliates

The San Francisco Giants' radio broadcasts in 1973 were handled by KSFO, while KTVU handled television broadcasts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' television broadcasts in 1973 were handled by KTVU, and their radio broadcasts were handled by KSFO. Lon Simmons and Bill Thompson were the broadcasters for both.

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The San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate in 1973 was named the Amarillo Giants and played in the Pacific Coast League.

Answer: False

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate in 1973 was the Phoenix Giants, competing in the Pacific Coast League. The Amarillo Giants were their Double-A affiliate.

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Lon Simmons and Bill Thompson were the primary broadcasters for both television and radio for the Giants in 1973.

Answer: True

Explanation: Lon Simmons and Bill Thompson served as the primary broadcasters for both the television (KTVU) and radio (KSFO) coverage of the San Francisco Giants during the 1973 season.

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Which television station broadcast the San Francisco Giants games in 1973?

Answer: KTVU

Explanation: KTVU served as the television broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants' games during the 1973 season.

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Which of the following was NOT a farm system team managed by the Giants in 1973?

Answer: San Jose Giants (A)

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' farm system in 1973 included Phoenix (AAA), Amarillo (AA), and Fresno (A), among others. San Jose Giants (A) was not listed as part of their 1973 farm system in the provided data.

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Who were the broadcasters for the 1973 San Francisco Giants' radio and television coverage?

Answer: Lon Simmons and Bill Thompson

Explanation: Lon Simmons and Bill Thompson served as the primary broadcasters for both the radio and television coverage of the San Francisco Giants in 1973.

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Head-to-Head Records

The San Francisco Giants had a losing record against the Cincinnati Reds during the 1973 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' record against the Cincinnati Reds in the 1973 season was 8 wins and 10 losses, constituting a losing record.

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The San Francisco Giants had a losing record against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1973 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' record against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1973 season was 9 wins and 9 losses, which does not constitute a winning record.

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The San Francisco Giants had a winning record against the Houston Astros in 1973.

Answer: True

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' record against the Houston Astros in the 1973 season was 11 wins and 7 losses, constituting a winning record.

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The San Francisco Giants had a winning record against the Atlanta Braves in 1973, going 12-6.

Answer: True

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants achieved a winning record against the Atlanta Braves in the 1973 season, with 12 victories and 6 losses.

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What was the Giants' record against the San Diego Padres in the 1973 season?

Answer: 11-7

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' record against the San Diego Padres in the 1973 season was 11 wins and 7 losses.

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What was the Giants' record against the Chicago Cubs in 1973?

Answer: 7-5

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants' record against the Chicago Cubs in the 1973 season was 7 wins and 5 losses.

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What was the Giants' record against the Atlanta Braves in 1973?

Answer: 12-6

Explanation: The San Francisco Giants achieved a winning record against the Atlanta Braves in the 1973 season, with 12 wins and 6 losses.

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