San Francisco Giants All Time 25 Man Roster
By David Hill
One of the oldest teams in MLB history, the San Francisco Giants can trace their lineage back to 1883. Given the number of stars to pass through their clubhouse, it is no surprise that their all time 25 man roster is as star studded as it is.
Ever since their first season as a Major League franchise, back when the team was known as the New York Gothams, the San Francisco Giants were a star studded team. Four future Hall of Famers suited up for the Gothams, and, over their impressive history, a total of 57 Hall of Fame players, and 11 managers, called the Giants franchise home.
It is understandable that, given that legacy, the Giants would have had quite a bit of success. Indeed, they have captured eight World Series titles, and made the postseason 25 times. Even in their down seasons, where the team struggled, the Giants still had some top level talent.
As such, a look back at the Giants all time 25 man roster is like taking a trip through the history of the game. Some of the truly elite players in MLB history, those unquestioned inner circle Hall of Famers, will be found on this list. Even then, there just is not enough room to bring in each legendary player. A second all time 25 man roster could be just as strong, if not better, than some team’s first team 25 man all time roster.
Let us take a trip down memory lane, and open up the tomes of history as we look back at the greats to suit up for the Giants.