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49ers–Rams rivalry

The Rams took a 3-0 early lead and were driving again, but Rams quarterback Jim Everett noticed a wide open Flipper Anderson a second too late and the pass was knocked away by 49er safety Ronnie Lott.


1984 NFL season

This game marked the second shortest distance between the Super Bowl host stadium (Stanford, California) and a Super Bowl team (San Francisco 49ers).

1988 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament

In the semifinal game, the Long Beach 49ers team started out slowly, but their coach Joan Bonvicini wasn't worried; she was convinced they would come back.

2002 San Francisco 49ers season

Despite intercepting Chad Hutchinson twice the 49ers saw the game lead change four times before the Cowboys surged to a 27–17 lead in the fourth quarter.

2013 Charlotte 49ers football team

Radio coverage for all games was broadcast by IMG College through the Charlotte 49ers Radio Network flagship station WZGV ESPN 730.

2014 San Francisco 49ers season

It will also mark the 49ers' first season playing their home games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

49ers–Giants rivalry

QB Kerry Collins drove the Giants down to San Francisco's 23 yard line, where they set up for the game winning field goal with six seconds left.

In the OT session, 49ers punt returner Kyle Williams was stripped of the football by Giants linebacker Jacquian Williams on a punt return.

The game was tied, 13-13 when Tiki Barber scored on a 1 yard touchdown run with 1:55 remaining.

49ers–Seahawks rivalry

Both teams drafted young, mobile quarterbacks to lead their franchises, Seattle's Russell Wilson and San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick.

Alexander Kühl

He accounted for 7 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks against the Georgetown Hoyas, (a team that included Jahidi White and Victor Page) in the 49ers' 79-67 win in the first round of the 1997 NCAA Tournament.

In 48 career games with the 49ers, Kühl posted averages of 6.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.35 blocks per game.

Bruce Elia

Tampa then traded Elia, wide receiver Willie McGee and a second-round draft pick to the San Francisco 49ers for quarterback Steve Spurrier.

Clay Matthews

Clay Matthews, Sr. (born 1928), former offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers

Corral Hollow Creek

Named Arroyo de los Buenos Ayres or Aires by the Spanish, the creek retained this name despite the arrival of the Americans and the 49ers for some time.

David Lee Morgan, Jr.

Morgan is a former basketball and baseball player from Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio, the same high school that produced Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Paul Warfield, former Ohio State All-American and NFL All-Pro offensive lineman and the late Korey Stringer, former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett and former University of Michigan star and current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham.

DeBartolo

Denise DeBartolo York, current owner of the San Francisco 49ers, sister of Ed DeBartolo, Jr.

Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., former owner of the San Francisco 49ers football team, son of Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.

Denise DeBartolo York

In 2000, DeBartolo York and her husband gained control of the 49ers and other sporting assets from her brother, Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. She and her husband have since given over control of the 49ers to their son Jed York.

Edward J. DeBartolo

Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. (born 1946), former owner of the San Francisco 49ers, son of the above

Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.

During his twenty-three years owning the team, beginning in 1977, the 49ers won an unprecedented five Super Bowls under coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert, Super Bowl XVI, Super Bowl XIX, Super Bowl XXIII, Super Bowl XXIV, and Super Bowl XXIX.

Eric Heitmann

For his dedication and commitment, Heitmann was given the Bobb McKittrick award, named after the late 49ers offensive line coach.

Frank Gore

He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee.

Gary Guyton

The previous day rumors circulated that Guyton had agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers, however confusion arose when 49ers General Manager Scot McCloughan said he would divulge names of undrafted free agents with whom the club had agreed to terms and the following day, Guyton had officially signed with the Patriots.

Gary Reasons

Only a tackle by 49ers punt returner John Taylor prevented Reasons from scoring, but Matt Bahr did cap the drive with a field goal that brought the Giants to within 13-12.

George Teague

In that game, 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens caught his second touchdown pass of the game and ran to the Cowboys' iconic star logo at midfield to celebrate as he had on the previous touchdown earlier.

GoPago

In July 2012, GoPago launched social media campaigns in partnership with San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum and again in September 2012 with 49ers tight end Vernon Davis.

Green Bank, West Virginia

Bruce Bosley, a four-time All-Pro for the San Francisco 49ers and a standout player at West Virginia in the 1950s, starred as running back at the now-shuttered Green Bank High School.

J. J. Stokes

During the 1996 season, Stokes suffered a broken hand and missed most of the season, leading to the emergence of the 49ers' third round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, wide receiver Terrell Owens.

Jed York

However, when the 49ers brought in Mike Nolan to be head coach, it was decided that would be the best time to also bring York into the organization and prepare a several year transition of leadership.

Jeff Stover

He is one of only seven 49ers defensive linemen (along with Dwaine Board, Charles Haley, Dana Stubblefield, Chris Doleman, Roy Barker, and Bryant Young) to register ten or more sacks more than once during their tenure with the team since the statistic started being recorded in 1982..

Jeremy Newberry

On two occasions, Newberry was awarded the 49ers "Bobb McKittrick award", which is given to the team’s offensive lineman who best exemplifies the dedication, excellence and commitment.

Jesse McGuire

Jesse McGuire (born August 29, 1958) is an American trumpeter from Phoenix, Arizona, famous for his execution of the Star Spangled Banner, which he has performed for three U.S. presidents, and at many major sporting events, most notably the 2000 Daytona 500, game 7 of the 2001 World Series, and the 2014 NFL Playoff game between the Panthers and the 49ers.

Jesse Sapolu

Sapolu is one of six 49ers to own four Super Bowl Championship Rings (1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994), and the only one of those to earn a ring with the '94 team rather than their first title in 1981.

Jimmy Raye

Jimmy Raye II, American football coach, former Offensive Coordinator of San Francisco 49ers

Judy Rose

In March 2011 Rose hired the 49ers' first football coach, former Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive coordinator Brad Lambert.

Leslie Gabriel

Gabriel is the daughter of former NFL defensive lineman, Manu Tuiasosopo, who played collegiately for UCLA, then professionally from 1979 to 1986 for the Seahawks and 49ers, being a starter at nose tackle and winning Super Bowl XIX.

Madden NFL '95

The cover has John Madden on it, but it also features two actual NFL players, Dallas Cowboys left tackle Erik Williams and San Francisco defensive lineman Karl Wilson who has his number edited to show the fictional number 70 which was not used on the 49ers roster.

Maurice Hicks

While with the 49ers he was the second string running back behind Kevan Barlow.

Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance

After winning two Rose Bowls and a national championship at USC, Ellison was selected in the 1983 NFL Draft by the 49ers, with whom he won three Super Bowl championships.

Napoleon McCallum

On September 5, 1994, during a Monday Night Football contest and the Raiders' opening game of the season at the San Francisco 49ers, McCallum's career ended prematurely when 49ers linebacker Ken Norton Jr. twisted him to the ground.

Perrish Cox

On December 30, 2013, Cox re-signed with the 49ers after an injury suffered by Carlos Rogers following the 23-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Shane Andrus

Andrus resigned with the 49ers on November 17, 2010 to fill-in for injured Joe Nedney after spending the 2010 offseason with the team.

The 49ers

In 2006, The 49ers were featured in, and produced the Portobello Film Festival award winning documentary Guilty or Innocent of Using the N Word.

Tony Jerod-Eddie

On October 6, 2013, 49ers starter Ray McDonald went down with an injury during a game against the Houston Texans, Jerod-Eddie came into the game in relief of McDonald who missed the rest of the game, and recorded his first career Interception off Quarterback Matt Schaub.

Visco Grgich

In 1982 his students raised money to pay his way to Detroit to watch his beloved San Francisco 49ers play the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI.

West Chester Golden Rams

Lee Woodall (1993) - Former NFL linebacker, San Francisco 49ers


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