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Follow on Google News |  San Francisco Slated 2.5.25 as Barry Bonds Day-A Once in a Lifetime OpportunityAccording to the Mayor's Office, "The once-in-a-century date, 2/5/25, will not occur again during Bonds' lifetime. The celebration follows "Willie Mays Day" last year on 2/4/24.
Barry Bonds Day 2 5 25 In San Francisco Originally Released February 5, 2025 FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR DANIEL LURIE February 5, 2025 Contact: Charles Kretchmer Lutvak, 415-575-5617, mayorspressoffice@ MAYOR LURIE DECLARES 2/5/25 "BARRY BONDS DAY" Honors Giants Legend on Once-in-a-Century Date, Following "Willie Mays Day" on 2/4/24 Mayor Daniel Lurie today proclaimed February 5, 2025, as "Barry Bonds Day," in honor of baseball icon and San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds. The once-in-a-century date, 2/5/25, will not occur again during Bonds' lifetime. The celebration follows "Willie Mays Day" last year on 2/4/24. "Today, we are celebrating Barry Bonds for his contributions to baseball and more importantly for everything he has given San Francisco," said Mayor Lurie. "Barry has been a champion not only for Giants fans but also for so many young people in our community through his charitable work. It's only fitting, after 2/4/24 was Willie Mays Day, that 2/5/25 be Barry Bonds Day." "I am extremely honored to receive the recognition and proclamation from Mayor Lurie and the City and County of San Francisco," said Bonds. "Today is a celebration of not only my 22-year career but of the fans and the community who have supported me and cheered for me over the years. 2/5/25 is a wonderful reminder that I proudly wore number 25 in a city that I love and in front of so many fans whom I call family." "It's fitting that one year and one day after a city-wide celebration for his godfather, we're honoring another all-time great and Forever Giant," said Giants President and CEO Larry Baer. "2/5/25 is an opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest players ever and thank you to Mayor Lurie for recognizing Barry not only for his unmatched accomplishments on the field but also for his lasting impact on the San Francisco community." For Complete Article Click Here: https://hype.news/ -30- Related Sports News: Bay Area icons Rice, Bonds to coach NBA All-Star Celebrity Game teamshttps://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/ End
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