San francisco giants owner peter magowan

In his 16 seasons of leadership, Peter oversaw a winning, civic-minded ballclub that represented the spirit of San Francisco.

The foundation created under his direction helped make the Giants the model club they remain today. I'm extremely saddened by the passing of Peter Magowan. I will never forget our first call about the possibility of me coming home to play.

He saved baseball for San Francisco and will be greatly missed. Sending my love and prayers to Debby and family. I love you Peter Magowan. With the game's greatest slugger in place, the Giants went on to have great success and Magowan put together a plan to build a privately funded ballpark on the water in downtown San Francisco. That park, the first in years built without direct public funding, opened in and became one of the jewels of the game.

Magowan stepped down following the season but had put in place the management team that helped bring San Francisco its first World Series title in , followed by championships in and Over the past 25 years, we have followed through on his vision and his impact on our community will be felt for decades to come. He had a successful business, working 37 years for Safeway Inc. The Giants made the playoffs four times in Magowan's year tenure running the Giants, including a trip to the World Series in before losing in seven games to the Angels.

Peter would call me often to check in. He and Debby cared about me and it was so easy to care about them in return. He was like my godfather. No one can replace him. He is survived by wife Debby, five children and 12 grandchildren. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren, and we will forever cherish the memories we made together. Sections U. Science Technology Business U.

Peter would call me often to check in. He and Debby cared about me, and it was so easy to care about them in return. It's hard to find the right words just now, but in losing Peter, I've lost a great, great friend. He was like my godfather. No one can replace him. During a tenuous period for the franchise, Peter stepped up and led the group that purchased the Giants and kept them in San Francisco. With groundbreaking vision, he then guided the effort that resulted in a ballpark that became a landmark for the city.

In his 16 seasons of leadership, Peter oversaw a winning, civic-minded ballclub that represented the spirit of San Francisco. The foundation created under his direction helped make the Giants the model club they remain today. On behalf of Major League Baseball and his many friends in our game, I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Debby, their children and their entire family. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball.

On Wednesday, the Giants announced that Magowan would become the first non-player to receive a plaque on the club's Wall of Fame, which adorns Oracle Park near Second and King streets. Over the past 25 years, we have followed through on his vision, and his impact on our community will be felt for decades to come.

Funeral services will be private. That's a fact. He got a beautiful ballpark built. When you look back at what he's done in San Francisco, a town he loves, those are the two overriding things he did. Former Giants owner Magowan dies at