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Are you a sports fan? Luckily for you, you live in one of the best sports cities on earth. No matter what your sports preference you can always find something that will be great to watch on TV or in person. In San Francisco, we have 2 different professional sports teams for you to choose from. If you are new to the world of sports or an old fan, learn about the history of our cities teams in the blog below. Hopefully, you will learn something new and have an appreciation for San Francisco's great sports history.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers were an original member of the All-American Football Conference. They were also the first major league sports franchise based in the Bay Area. The team was founded in 1946, and they were named after the prospectors who lived in the area during the 1849 gold rush. The team became part of the NFL in 1950. They were originally housed in Kezar Stadium before moving twice. The first move was to Candelstick Park in 1970, followed by Levi's Stadium in 2014.
This team had the most successful streak between 1981-1994, where they won five Super Bowl Championships. These teams were led by Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young and coach Bill Walsh.
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants did not originally start in San Francisco. Originally known as the New York Gothams, the team moved to San Francisco in 1958. This team is one of the longest-established professional baseball teams in the country. They have won the most games of any team in American baseball.
The Giants now play at AT&T Park as of 2000, before that the Giants played in Candlestick Park with the 49ers. The Giants have won six pennants and three World Series championships since moving to San Francisco. These three championships were in 2010, 2012 and 2014, where they beat the Kansas City Royals in four games to three.
These two teams will give you plenty to cheer for all year around. Gather your friends from The Wilson and head to the game. You will be addicted to cheering for San Francisco in no time.
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