San Francisco Giants fans were treated to a familiar face during Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park. Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith was in attendance to watch the matchup.
It is always great to see a former Niner enjoying the city that once embraced him. The Giants' broadcast even captured a brief video of him during the first inning.
Alex Smith sighting 👀
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This was far from the first time that Smith has appeared at Oracle Park, as back in 2012, he threw out the first pitch before Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cincinnati Reds. He did throw a pretty terrible pitch that day, however, as it bounced and got away from former reliever Sergio Romo.
Former 49ers QB Alex Smith attends SF Giants game on Tuesday
His inaccurate pitch may have been a bad omen, as the Giants lost that game in 2012, but they still went on to win the World Series that season. Smith even drove one of the cars in the victory parade with star pitcher Matt Cain.
2012 was a weird year for Smith anyway, as he found his way back into the good graces of 49ers fans by leading the team to the NFC Championship Game the prior season. But then, during the 2012 season, he got concussed and lost his job to Colin Kaepernick, who led the team to the Super Bowl.
In all, he left a complicated legacy during his time with the 49ers. He endured so many rough seasons in San Francisco to begin his career as he dealt with the weight of being the No. 1 overall draft selection in the 2005 NFL Draft, but he did not let that define him.
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By the end of his tenure in San Francisco, he had won fans over again, but he had simply been replaced by a more talented and dynamic quarterback. His iconic run against the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFC Divisional Round will forever be remembered.
It is cool that Smith was so involved and supportive of the Giants back then, and it is still cool that he cheers the team on even though his playing days are over.
Now, he has a career as a successful commentator and analyst at ESPN, and it is great to see him thriving after all of the trials and tribulations he has gone through. Smith still lives in the Bay Area with his family, and he is still involved in the community, cheering on not just the 49ers, but seemingly the Giants as well.