Jim Davenport, Former Giants 3rd Baseman, Dies at 82

Jim Davenport, one of the original San Francisco Giants and one of three rookies in the team's 1958 opening day lineup when the team played its first game upon arrival from New York, died Thursday night. He was 82.Davenport spent his entire 13-year playing career with the Giants and was later a scout, coach, minor league instructor, big-league manager and, finally, a special assistant for player development, the Mercury News reported. Buster Posey Says He's Committed to Conserving Water Davenport led National League third baseman in fielding percentage three consecutive times starting in 1959 and won the Gold Glove for defensive excellence in 1962.The Mercury News reported he was able to strike out against Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the bottom of the first inning at Seals Stadium on April 15, 1958. 'Nothing We Could Do:' Baby Dies in 3-Alarm Fire Davenport and his family lived in San Carlos since 1963, the newspaper reported.Photo Credit: Getty/file