On this date in Giants history—Feb. 14

Happy birthday to former Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky (pictured), who turns 56 today.

There are just 4 days remaining until pitchers and catchers report to spring training and 49 days until Opening Day.

On this date in Giants history…

1911: The New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies come up with an idea for a new style of uniform—white flannels with thin vertical stripes, an innovation that predates the famed New York Yankees pinstripes by four years.

1959: The Baltimore Orioles purchase veteran first baseman Whitey Lockman from the San Francisco Giants, but will trade him to the Cincinnati Redlegs in June for first baseman Walt Dropo.

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