On this date in Giants history—Feb. 10

Happy birthday to former San Francisco Giants right-hander (and Sac State pitching coach) Jim Barr, who turns 64 today.

Barr (pictured) was a third round draft pick in 1970 and pitched for the Giants from 1971–’78, going 90-96 with a 3.41 ERA during that period.

In 1972, over the course of two starts (Aug. 23 and Aug. 29), Barr retired 41 batters in a row, setting a major league record at the time. (It was broken by Mark Buehrle in 2009.)

There are just 8 days remaining until pitchers and catchers report to spring training and 53 days until Opening Day.

On this date in Giants history…

1916: Catcher Chief Meyers is waived by the New York Giants and is claimed both by Brooklynand Boston. To decide his fate, Brooklyn owner Charlie Ebbets and Boston’s Percy Haughton hold a coin toss, won by Ebbets, which decides Meyers will go to Brooklyn.

1920: At a joint meeting in Chicago, Ill., it is decided that all bleacher prices will be raised to 50 cents, pavilion seats to 75 cents, and grandstand seating to $1.00. Clubs may set aside bleacher space for kids under 14 at 15 and 25 cents if they wish. In other agreements, the May 15-August 30 player limits are raised from 21 to 25, and the American League prohibits player transfers after July 1; the National League, after August 20.

1962: According to Gazettenet.com, relief pitcher Stu Miller went to a banquet last night and came away with a trophy, praise from the National League president, his fattest contract ever with the San Francisco Giants, and a fireman’s hat. Miller, 34, the winning pitcher in the first 1961 All Star game and a star in the second one, posted a 14-5 record with the Giants and was credited with 12 saves.

2010: The Giants sign pitcher Todd Wellemeyer to a minor league contract; a starter for the last two seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, he will try to win a spot in the bullpen.

(Entries courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com except where noted)