The 'Stick is constantly tested by the elements. The wind whips in so many directions, it's sometimes impossible to track fly balls. In the 1961 All-Star Game, Stu Miller was blown off the pitcher's mound by a gust of wind. The temperature also can drop quickly: During night games, temperatures have been known to drop into the 40's in July!
But Candlestick offers a host of fan amenities to make up for the big chill. The JumboTRON video screen measures a mighty 24 feet by 32 feet; a giant fog horn signals a home run by the home team; and fans can purchase tickets for future games from a handy ticket vending service in the stands. Food at Candlestick reflects the city's reputation for quality and variety. Along with a popular food court serving such ballpark staples as hot dogs, deli, Mexican, barbecue and Italian specialties, the park also offers a coffee bar and a "healthy food stand," featuring veggie burgers, turkey dogs and mineral water.
Candlestick Park was also the site of the 1989 World Series between the Giants and their cross-bay neighbors, the Oakland A's. Just a half-hour into the third game an earthquake rumbled through the bay area, causing major damage to the city and putting baseball on hold for 10 days. Remarkably, the park itself, the first Major League stadium constructed candleentirely of reinforced concrete, sustained only minor damage.
