Beck earned the fans love for two things in particular. In '93, in the midst of that dogfight of a pennant race, he went out day after day after day to save games despite the fact he had nothing left in his arm. Then, in '97, he infamously escaped out of that bases loaded and no out jam in the Brian Johnson Game through sheer guts and guile. As he walked off he pumped his fist and screamed out in exultation, mirroring the emotions of everyone who either watched or listened.
For all that, Giants fans loved Shooter. And for all that, Giants' fans mourn his death. Rod Beck was a true Giant through and through.
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