Original SF Giant Jim Davenport dies

Jim Davenport, an original San Franciso Giant who went on to a long career with the organization after his playing days as a third baseman, has died, the Giants announced Friday morning.

Davenport came up with the Giants in 1958, their first year in San Francisco, and spent his entire 12-year playing career in the orange and black.

Davenport, known as “Davvy,” continued to work for the Giants as a coach, scout and instructor.

The Giants issued a statement by president Larry Baer that read, The passing of Jim Davenport brings great sadness to our organization.

Felipe Alou, who followed Davenport to the majors in 1958, called the Alabama native a big, big player.

Giants executive vice president Brian Sabean said Davenport’s death is “tough on all of us,” personally and professtionally.