Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco Giant, baseball Hall of Famer, dead at 86
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86.
Oracle Park opens up for fans to pay tribute to baseball great Willie Mays
Thursday at oracle park was special. It opened the gates to welcome fans inside the ball park to honor Willie Mays, also known as the "say hey kid."
Thursday at oracle park was special. It opened the gates to welcome fans inside the ball park to honor Willie Mays, also known as the "say hey kid."
Fans at Rickwood Field remember Willie Mays
Fans at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama remember baseball legend Willie Mays, who passed away this week at 93.
Fans at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama remember baseball legend Willie Mays, who passed away this week at 93.
Giants fans pay respects to Willie Mays
Giants fans gathered at Oracle Park on Thursday to pay their respects to baseball legend Willie Mays, who passed away this week at 93.
Giants fans gathered at Oracle Park on Thursday to pay their respects to baseball legend Willie Mays, who passed away this week at 93.
Willie Mays tribute at Oracle Park
Fans turned out to Oracle Park in San Francisco Thursday to watch the St. Louis Cardinals face the San Francisco Giants in a tribute game for the late, great Willie Mays.
Fans turned out to Oracle Park in San Francisco Thursday to watch the St. Louis Cardinals face the San Francisco Giants in a tribute game for the late, great Willie Mays.
Toni Stone breaking barriers
In the latest Reflections from Rickwood, we explore the career of Toni Stone, the barrier-breaking woman from Alameda.
In the latest Reflections from Rickwood, we explore the career of Toni Stone, the barrier-breaking woman from Alameda.
Remembering Willie Mays
In the latest Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU remembers the great Willie Mays as the Giants prepare to play at Rickwood Field in Alabama.
In the latest Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU remembers the great Willie Mays as the Giants prepare to play at Rickwood Field in Alabama.
Honoring the Negro League
In the latest feature in Reflections from Rickwood, we explore the San Francisco Sea Lions and the Oakland Larks.
In the latest feature in Reflections from Rickwood, we explore the San Francisco Sea Lions and the Oakland Larks.
Exploring Willie Mays' career in the Negro League
In Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU explores the start of legendary baseball player Willie Mays' career with the Birmingham Black Barons.
In Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU explores the start of legendary baseball player Willie Mays' career with the Birmingham Black Barons.
Preserving Rickwood Field
As the San Francisco Giants prepare to play at Rickwood Field, KTVU explores the effort to preserve the historic Negro League stadium.
As the San Francisco Giants prepare to play at Rickwood Field, KTVU explores the effort to preserve the historic Negro League stadium.
Giants to play at historic Negro League stadium
The San Francisco Giants will play the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field, a historic Negro League stadium, in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20, 2024.
The San Francisco Giants will play the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field, a historic Negro League stadium, in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20, 2024.
'People weren't ready for me': Forgotten baseball star threw the game a curve ball
On any given game day, Oracle Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, is bustling. About a block from the ballpark, you'll find Toni Stone Crossing, a street with significantly less foot traffic, but named after a legendary second baseman. Few people know Stone's story.
On any given game day, Oracle Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, is bustling. About a block from the ballpark, you'll find Toni Stone Crossing, a street with significantly less foot traffic, but named after a legendary second baseman. Few people know Stone's story.
Willie Mays remembered for breaking barriers on and off the field
As we honor the legacy of Willie Mays' baseball career, we can’t forget the steps he took towards civil rights during the height of a controversial time in our history.
As we honor the legacy of Willie Mays' baseball career, we can’t forget the steps he took towards civil rights during the height of a controversial time in our history.
Giants fans memorialize Willie Mays, remark on his impact
The Bay Area is continuing to react to the death of a man synonymous with San Francisco, and sports.
The Bay Area is continuing to react to the death of a man synonymous with San Francisco, and sports.
SF Giants fans mourn the loss of baseball great Willie Mays
News of Willie Mays's death on Tuesday saddened San Francisco Giants fans, some of whom immediately went to Oracle Park to honor him at the Willie Mays Plaza.
News of Willie Mays's death on Tuesday saddened San Francisco Giants fans, some of whom immediately went to Oracle Park to honor him at the Willie Mays Plaza.
Reactions pour in on passing of baseball great Willie Mays
Willie Mays never ceased to wow the crowd when he went up to bat.
Willie Mays never ceased to wow the crowd when he went up to bat.
Willie Mays dies: Giants legend and MLB Hall of Famer was 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.
Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.
Exploring the start of Willie Mays' career
In Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU explores the start of legendary baseball player Willie Mays' career with the Birmingham Black Barons.
In Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU explores the start of legendary baseball player Willie Mays' career with the Birmingham Black Barons.
MLB game at Rickwood Field will be etched in baseball history
On June 20, the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will meet at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The MLB's tribute to the Negro Leagues is a game Gerald Watkins says he never even dreamed of.
On June 20, the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will meet at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The MLB's tribute to the Negro Leagues is a game Gerald Watkins says he never even dreamed of.
Reds fan tased and arrested after running onto field and doing backflip in front of officer
A Cincinnati Reds fan invaded Great American Ballpark field on Tuesday night, performed a backflip in front of a police officer, and was promptly shocked with a Taser and arrested.
A Cincinnati Reds fan invaded Great American Ballpark field on Tuesday night, performed a backflip in front of a police officer, and was promptly shocked with a Taser and arrested.