| 1961 San Francisco Giants | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Ballpark | Candlestick Park | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Owners | Horace Stoneham | |
| General managers | Chub Feeney | |
| Managers | Alvin Dark | |
| Television | KTVU (Russ Hodges, Lon Simmons) | |
| Radio | KSFO (Russ Hodges, Lon Simmons, Bill King) | |
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The 1961 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 79th year in Major League Baseball, their fourth season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season, and their second season at Candlestick Park. The team finished in third place in the National League with an 85 wins and 69 losses record, eight games behind the NL Champion Cincinnati Reds. The Giants were managed by Alvin Dark. As of 2021, this remains the only Giants season in franchise history in which two players (Orlando Cepeda and Willie Mays) each hit 40 or more home runs.[1]