My Baseball Story
Shared Memories From
Dean Fortino
Hometown
Gilroy, California
I have been a big fan of baseball, as well as ballparks, for most of my recollected life. There are no words to describe entering the stadium, seeing the field, smelling the hot dogs, and watching batting practice underway.
Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, I attended several games at both Candlestick Park and Pacific Bell/AT&T/Oracle Park. I was in attendance when the Giants won the National League pennants in 1989 (remember Will Clark’s Game 7-winning single?) and 2002 and was able to secure tickets to both 1989 and 2012 World Series.
Chasing ballparks has been one of my side hobbies for quite some time; Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and the new Yankee Stadium have all been checked off. Total of 10 down, 20 to go!
Nine Questions For Nine Innings
Favorite Team
San Francisco Giants
All-Time Favorite Player
Willie Mays
First Game Attended
Was too young to remember, but it was at Candlestick Park in the 1960’s
Favorite Ballpark
Oracle Park, San Francisco
Favorite In Person Memory
Pablo Sandoval hitting 3 home runs in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, two of them off Justin Verlander
Most Cherished Memorabilia
San Francisco Giants mini-helmet signed by entire 2010 World Champions team
Go-To Ballpark Food
Garlic Fries
Favorite Seating Section
Left/right field bleachers
Favorite Baseball Movie
Major League
create your own fan memories
Fan memories shared on my site are written by baseball fans just like you. My stadium book, Coming Home: A Baseball Stadium Journal for Fans, includes a special link to my website where you can share your story with fellow baseball fans.
COMING HOME : A Baseball Stadium Journal For Fans
large square-format 11″ x 11″ hardcover book
66 full-color pages
30 stadium and team-themed spreads
left page: stadium art in team-colored setting
right page: full-page stadium art background
journal entry game ticket for each stadium
stadium name, location, highlights & fun facts
current and historical stadium checklist
space for additional or future stadiums
nine questions for nine innings questionnaire
share your baseball story on my site for others
Sports Stadiums Mentioned In This Article
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Yankee Stadium Print – New York Yankees Canvas Wall Art, Baseball Stadium Decor
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Wrigley Field Print – Chicago Cubs Canvas Wall Art, Baseball Stadium Decor
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Oracle Park Print – San Francisco Giants Canvas Wall Art, Baseball Stadium Decor
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Fenway Park Print – Boston Red Sox Canvas Wall Art, Baseball Stadium Decor
Price range: $38.00 through $300.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
