1.1K views · 28 reactions | Today In 1989: World Series Game 3 between the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants is postponed when a devastating earthquake hits the Bay Area during the televised pregame show | Chris Clark Sports | Facebook

Today In 1989: San Francisco Giants outfielder Kevin Mitchell makes an amazing barehanded catch of a fly ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals batter Ozzie Smith! #MLB #Baseball #History #STLCards #SFGiants | Baseball by BSmile

On October 17, 1989, as millions tuned in to watch Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. The powerful quake shook the stadium and abruptly cut the live broadcast, leaving viewers across America in disbelief. The event remains one of the most unforgettable intersections of sports and natural disaster in television history. | World Beauties and Wonders

19K views · 620 reactions | Take a look back at our 24-14 victory over the Lions in 1989  | New York Giants | Facebook

In 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, with its epicenter in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The quake hit at 5:04 p.m., moments before Game 3 of the World Series. It caused major destruction, collapsing parts of the Bay Bridge, freeways, and buildings. Tragically, 63 people died, over 3,000 were injured, and thousands were left homeless. | History In Pictures

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7.3K views · 93 reactions | On this day in 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Bay Area during the World Series game between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. Known as the Loma Prieta earthquake, it caused widespread damage, but the timing of the game likely prevented many additional fatalities. | EarthScope Consortium | Facebook