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Cliff Branch
Arguably one of the fastest players in NFL history is the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders' Cliff Branch. But he was so much more than just...
David Hegler
Dec 2, 20246 min read
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The 49ers 5 Most Memorable Bad Weather Games
With two feet of snow in the forecast for Sunday Night Football this week, let's look back at some of the 49ers most memorable bad...
David Hegler
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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Steve Grogan
Steve Grogan was not the best of his era, not as a passer or a runner. But what he lacked in talent, he made up for in heart and desire....
David Hegler
Nov 27, 20246 min read
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The 1978 New England Patriots' Rushing Record
For much of their first two decades, the New England Patriots were hardly memorable and until 1978 had only been to the playoffs once...
David Hegler
Nov 26, 20247 min read
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R.C. Owens
The 49ers history is filled with spectacular catches made by fascinating men who led inspirational lives. But among the many great hands...
David Hegler
Nov 20, 20245 min read
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In Memoriam: John Robinson
John Robinson died today at the age of 89. The 1954 graduate of San Mateo's Serra High School left a lasting legacy throughout the game...
David Hegler
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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The Family Behind the Name: Kezar Stadium
For decades, San Francisco's Kezar Stadium has hosted numerous sporting events and witnessed too many memories to count. But the name of...
David Hegler
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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The Top 5 Men Who Have Played for Both the Cowboys and Eagles
The entire NFC East is one big war zone where everyone hates everybody. Rivalries dominate the division and players spew bile at the just...
David Hegler
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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Bobby Layne and Doak Walker: A Star-Crossed Kinship
While winning championships is the ultimate goal in any sport, what often drives that desire are the people beside you. Through the...
David Hegler
Nov 2, 20247 min read
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The Five Longest Runs by an NFL Rookie
Rookie running backs in the NFL have a way of showing either what they could be or what they will be in the league. While the promise of...
David Hegler
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Jim Zorn
Jim Zorn had the unique opportunity to be the very first quarterback in the Seattle Seahawks' history. While the expansion team struggled...
David Hegler
Oct 29, 20245 min read
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Jerry Rhome
Many times, the best coaches were never the best player. Despite their dedication to the game, they can never get past their own physical...
David Hegler
Oct 26, 20246 min read
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The 49ers Top 5 Performances Against the Dallas Cowboys
The 49ers and Cowboys have enjoyed a riveting and illustrious rivalry that has spanned for decades. Of course, no rivalry can truly be...
David Hegler
Oct 22, 20245 min read
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Unitas and Namath: The Last Stops
In the world of athletics, there are certain players that belong with one team, nowhere else, and when they do move on it just feels...
David Hegler
Jul 11, 20246 min read
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In Memoriam: Jim Otto
Jim Otto was an original Raider. Taken out of Miami in 1960, he was an underdog from the start but quickly adapted to his environment by...
David Hegler
May 20, 20242 min read
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In Memoriam: Jimmy Johnson
While most associate the name "Jimmy Johnson" with the fiery-tempered, uber successful coach of the Dallas Cowboys, there is another...
David Hegler
May 9, 20242 min read
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Brian Griese
Brock Purdy has taken the NFL by storm. After being selected with the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, all the former "Mr. Irrelevant"...
David Hegler
Feb 27, 20245 min read
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Five Teams: The Teams that Lost to the 49ers in the Super Bowl
While history has never stopped celebrating the 49ers great dynasty of the 1980's, few recognize their opponents. While some looked...
David Hegler
Feb 10, 202410 min read
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Billy Kilmer
Billy Kilmer traveled quite a path to glory in the NFL. While at UCLA, he was one of the last single-wing tailbacks to earn All-America...
David Hegler
Feb 4, 20244 min read
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Dashed Dreams: The 1972 Washington Redskins
History remembers the victors much better than it does the losers. the teams that win it all are instantly immortalized as one of the...
David Hegler
Feb 1, 20245 min read
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