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2012 World Series quiz: Are you a real San Francisco Giants fan?

The Giants and Detroit Tigers face off in the 2012 World Series. How much do you know about the San Francisco Giants? Test your knowledge of baseball's team from the 'City by the Bay' with this 19-question quiz.

- Ross Atkin and Pat MurphyStaff

Question 1 of 19

The body of water beyond the right field fence in San Francisco is known as 'McCovey Cove,' after the former Giants' slugging first baseman. Officially, it's called the China Basin. During games, Giants fans wait for "splash hits" in motor boats and kayaks

The body of water beyond the right field fence in San Francisco is known as 'McCovey Cove,' after the former Giants' slugging first baseman. Officially, it's called the China Basin. During games, Giants fans wait for "splash hits" in motor boats and kayaks

The body of water beyond the right field fence in San Francisco is known as 'McCovey Cove,' after the former Giants' slugging first baseman. Officially, it's called the China Basin. During games, Giants fans wait for "splash hits" in motor boats and kayaks

The body of water beyond the right field fence in San Francisco is known as 'McCovey Cove,' after the former Giants' slugging first baseman. Officially, it's called the China Basin. During games, Giants fans wait for "splash hits" in motor boats and kayaks

1. The cove that is the watery home-run landing zone in San Francisco is named for what former Giants great?

San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hits against Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Rex Brothers during the seventh inning of their baseball game at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Sept. 20, 2012. (Eric Risberg/AP)

Orlando Cepeda

 

Willie Mays

 

Willie McCovey

 

Bobby Thomson

 

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