SAN FRANCISCO — Legendary former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana warmed up the crowd at AT&T Park before the Giants’ NLCS Game 5 matchup against the Cardinals on Thursday. After former Giants closer Robb Nen threw out the ceremonial first pitch, Montana — wearing a personalized Giants jersey — joined managers Bruce Bochy and Mike Matheny for the exchange of lineup cards at home plate.

Next, Montana grabbed a microphone to rile up the sold-out crowd, asking if fans were ready for Giants baseball — they were — and then insisting he couldn’t hear them. Then he engaged the crowd in a call-and-response cheer of “Go Giants!”

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Once Joe Montana seemed satisfied that the raucous crowd was, in fact, ready for some baseball, he left the field to let the baseball game start.