In seventh innings around the country every day of the season, fans stand and sing lyrics that were written in 1908. The shelf life of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" proves that America’s pastime has long been intertwined with its tunes. But for a unique connection between city and club, teams rely on their own traditions -- some newer, some older.
We decided to find out the one song that each team relies on to get fans on their feet.
We've featured the music for every time over the last month on ESPN Playbook. This is the final installment. To see all entries, click here.
San Francisco Giants
Song: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” by Tony Bennett
Tradition: Played after wins in China Basin
Fun fact:
• Former marketing and entertainment director Bryan Srabian suggested the song, which Bennett recorded in 1962, after the club moved to its new stadium in 2000.
Bonus music:
• Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” became a theme for the team’s 2010 World Series run. That song is now played in the eighth inning of games in which the Giants are tied or behind.
• If the team is winning, Journey’s “Lights” is heard instead.