Mayor Lurie declares 2/5/25 “Barry Bonds Day”

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today proclaimed February 5, 2025, as “Barry Bonds Day,” in honor of baseball icon and San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds. The once-in-a-century date, 2/5/25, will not occur again during Bonds’ lifetime. The celebration follows “Willie Mays Day” last year on 2/4/24.

“Today, we are celebrating Barry Bonds for his contributions to baseball and more importantly for everything he has given San Francisco,” said Mayor Lurie. “Barry has been a champion not only for Giants fans but also for so many young people in our community through his charitable work. It’s only fitting, after 2/4/24 was Willie Mays Day, that 2/5/25 be Barry Bonds Day.”

“I am extremely honored to receive the recognition and proclamation from Mayor Lurie and the City and County of San Francisco,” said Bonds. “Today is a celebration of not only my 22-year career but of the fans and the community who have supported me and cheered for me over the years. 2/5/25 is a wonderful reminder that I proudly wore number 25 in a city that I love and in front of so many fans whom I call family.”

“It’s fitting that one year and one day after a city-wide celebration for his godfather, we’re honoring another all-time great and Forever Giant,” said Giants President and CEO Larry Baer. “2/5/25 is an opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest players ever and thank you to Mayor Lurie for recognizing Barry not only for his unmatched accomplishments on the field but also for his lasting impact on the San Francisco community.”

“Barry Bonds is more than a baseball legend — he is a San Francisco icon whose impact extends far beyond the ballpark,” said Supervisor Shamann Walton. “His record-breaking career inspired generations of fans, and his dedication to our communities has uplifted countless young people across the Bay Area. Barry Bonds Day is a well-deserved tribute to the greatest to ever play the game. I am overjoyed that we get to say the best baseball player ever called our city home!”

“Growing up as a diehard baseball fan, Barry Bonds was synonymous with the city of San Francisco. He exemplified greatness, determination, and the spirit of a city that never backs down,” said Supervisor Danny Sauter. “As we make our giant comeback as a city, let’s honor the man who turned every at-bat into must-watch history, sent countless home runs into the bay, and reminded the world that there’s no place like San Francisco.”

One of the greatest players in baseball history, Bonds hit home run 756 on August 7, 2007, breaking Hank Aaron’s Major League record and sealing his place in history as the all-time home run king, capping his career with a total of 762 homers. He set a record for the most home runs in a single season with 73 in 2001, along with all-time records for most walks (2,558) and most intentional walks (688).

He earned 14 All-Star selections and won seven National League MVP awards, eight Gold Glove awards, 12 Silver Slugger awards, and two batting titles during his 22-year career with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986-92) and San Francisco Giants (1993-2007). The Giants retired his number in 2018, and he currently serves as a special advisor to Baer.

Beyond the field, through the Barry Bonds Family Foundation, he has inspired, empowered, and educated African American and underserved youth through outcome-driven educational tutoring and enrichment programs. Bonds and his family have granted millions of dollars over the past 30 years to such highly acclaimed local programs as AIM High, Reading Partners, The Hidden Genius Project, Oakland Promise, Girls Inc., and his longtime Link & Learn Program with United Way of the Bay Area. Bonds has also volunteered with a number of community-based health and welfare programs through UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Family House, the Giants Community Fund, and the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank.

In celebration of Bonds, today on 2/5/25, Oracle Park will be illuminated in orange lights. For more information, visit sfgiants.com/2525, and follow along with @SFGiants on Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.