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 | San Francisco Crowned Champions Tuesday, November 1st, 1977 With a 4-3 win over the Washington Braves at Nationals Park today, the San Francisco Giants wrapped up their 9th title in team history. The Giants left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game. "Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said San Francisco manager Jimi Patricola. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void." A jovial mood filled the air as San Francisco celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order. "I hope they have a big celebration," Washington manager Gary Lent said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it." View Boxscore View Game Log |   |
