A ticket issued for the World Series game interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake and played ten days later.
Why This Ticket Matters
Game 3 of the 1989 World Series was scheduled for October 17 at Candlestick Park. Minutes before the first pitch, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck Northern California, stopping the Series and turning a sporting event into part of a regional disaster.
After a ten-day delay, Oakland and San Francisco returned to Candlestick on October 27. The Athletics won 13–7 behind Dave Stewart and moved within one victory of a sweep.
This ticket carries two dates at once: the night baseball stopped because the earth moved, and the night the game was finally played. Few World Series tickets are tied so directly to an event beyond sports.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Scheduled date: October 17, 1989
- Played date: October 27, 1989
- Event: 1989 World Series, Game 3
- Teams: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics
- Venue: Candlestick Park
- Final score: Athletics 13, Giants 7
- Historical significance: Loma Prieta earthquake game
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1989 World Series Game 3, The Earthquake Game
A ticket issued for the World Series game interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake and played ten days later.
Why This Ticket Matters
Game 3 of the 1989 World Series was scheduled for October 17 at Candlestick Park. Minutes before the first pitch, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck Northern California, stopping the Series and turning a sporting event into part of a regional disaster.
After a ten-day delay, Oakland and San Francisco returned to Candlestick on October 27. The Athletics won 13–7 behind Dave Stewart and moved within one victory of a sweep.
This ticket carries two dates at once: the night baseball stopped because the earth moved, and the night the game was finally played. Few World Series tickets are tied so directly to an event beyond sports.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Scheduled date: October 17, 1989
- Played date: October 27, 1989
- Event: 1989 World Series, Game 3
- Teams: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics
- Venue: Candlestick Park
- Final score: Athletics 13, Giants 7
- Historical significance: Loma Prieta earthquake game