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The Castro, San Francisco React to 49er’s Super Bowl Loss on Twitter

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Line outside of Hi Tops around 3PM Super Bowl Sunday

Line outside of Hi Tops around 3PM Super Bowl Sunday (Credit: Steve Rhodes)

Castro bars were packed with people watching the 49ers challenge the Ravens in Super Bowl 47. The entire neighborhood could be heard roaring during the 49ers’ resurgence after a 34-minute power outage at the Superdome in the 3rd quarter that had the Ravens at a 22-point lead. The 49ers took 17 straight points before the end of the 3rd quarter, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Ravens from clenching the championship in the 4th.

After a disappointing defeat the mood throughout the Castro became somber. Many people left the bars and Super Bowl house parties and walked subduedly down the sidewalks home.

Twitter was filled with activity from around the city after the game. We collected some of the reactions from Castro and San Francisco neighbors:

Cops in riot gear in the Mission around 8:30. (more photos here)

 

Mission being blocked of between 23rd and 25th during the fourth quarter.

 

A report of a calm Mission after the game at 9:32pm by the Chronicle Twitter account.

 

At around 10PM, the first report of “vandalism” in the Mission…

 

A report of a calm Inner Sunset.

 

25 public intoxication arrests reported city wide for Super Bowl Sunday

 

According to Fox News, the Ravens not only managed to defeat the 49ers, but also the SF Giants!

 

Even Karl the Fog, a giraffe at the SF Zoo and the Bay Bridge had something to share:

 

And more faithful fans and San Franciscans:

 

UPDATE: SF Giant’s Orange Carpet Event at Castro Theatre a Success

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SF Giants Pitcher & 2012 World Series Champ, Sergio Romo
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This past Tuesday the San Francisco Giants premiered 2012 World Series Film, a movie chronicling their season’s effort at The Castro Theatre. This sold out, special event screening of the soon to be released DVD doubled as a benefit fundraiser for one of the team’s favorite local causes, The San Francisco Food Bank, whom they donated $10,000 to help carry on their good work.

Beloved former San Francisco Giant, Dave Dravecky-infamous left handed pitcher, member of the ’89, Battle of the Bay World Series Giants team-was the guest of honor. Joining Mr. Dravecky  was Hall of Famer, Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco native, movie narrator, and television/film star, Benjamin Bratt, clubhouse manager Mike Murphy, Giants pres./CEO Larry Baer, manager Bruce Bochy, announcer Jon Miller among other local luminaries. Also on hand were 1500 of the most loyal and happy fans in all of baseballdom.

Giants P.A. announcer Renel Brooks-Moon acted as M.C., introducing several of the special guests. Bochy got the biggest ovation, but that could be because he was carrying the World Series trophy down the aisle.

Asked for his thoughts on the event Benjamin Bratt said, “Baseball to me was always more than a game and the San Francisco Giants were always more than a team.” The crowd of fans seemed to concur as they enthusiastically awarded the film a standing ovation at it’s conclusion.

Photographs by the amazingly talented, San Francisco artist, Steven Underhill. More pictures from the evening found here on the Castro Theatre’s Facebook page.

Castro Theatre Marquee SF Giants 2012 World Series film premiere 11/20/12 photo©StevenUnderhill 2012
World Series Trophy SF Giants 2012 World Series film premiere 11/20/12 photo©StevenUnderhill 2012
Benjamin Bratt SF Giants 2012 World Series film premiere 11/20/12 photo©StevenUnderhill 2012
Jon Miller, Bruce Bochy, Lou Seal SF Giants 2012 World Series film premiere photo©StevenUnderhill 2012
Giants fans on pins & needles pre-movie at the historic Castro Theatre SF Giants 2012 World Series film premiere 11/20/12 photo©StevenUnderhill 2012

 

 

SF Giants Present “Orange Carpet” Event at Castro Theatre Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Major League Baseball Productions and the San Francisco Giants will host the Official 2012 World Series Film Premiere with an “orange carpet” event at the Castro Theatre. The Official 2012 World Series Film also hits stores tomorrow on DVD and Blu-Ray. Narrated by Giants fan and actor Benjamin Bratt, the Official 2012 World Series Film, an annual Fall Classic tradition produced by Major League Baseball since 1943, is the definitive historical record of the event, telling the story of the Giants’ World Series run through comprehensive highlights, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews.

“Orange carpet” starts at 6:30PM with the film screening starting at 7:30PM