Crazy Crab

Do you remember this thing? It was introduced as an "anti-mascot" in 1984. Crazy Crab lasted only one season. It was the subject of much derision and abuse from players and fans alike. Here is a little article about it on the Giants website.

Here's one of the commercials from 1984:

I guess the Giants gave away some bobbleheads (or bobblecarapaces in this case) last year:

Here is Crazy Crab making its "triumphant" return in 2008:

1960 Giants 8mm film

From the description on YouTube: "Great old baseball film. In 1960 VicDavis was called up to pitch for the SF Giants. He was reunited with his pals from the minors, Juan Marichal, Matty and Felipe Alou. This 8mm film clip includes shots in spring training in Tuscon, pregame scenes at Candlestick Park and around SF. Vic and the Alous also ham it up for the camera at the beach. Also seen are Harvey Kuenn, Willie Mays, Minnie Minoso and Jim Perry (from the Cleveland Indians). "