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The Forgotten Classic: The 49ers and Lions Divisional Round Clash of 1983
While many remember their great clash of 1957, few remember the 49ers and Lion's tussle in the 1983 playoffs. After all, neither one won...
David Hegler
Jan 25, 20244 min read
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A Look Back: The 1957 Western Conference Championship Game
The 49ers and the Lions have a unique history that stretches back years, back to a time when the Super Bowl didn't even exist and when...
David Hegler
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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Upset in the Bay: The 49ers Beat the 1961 Packers
Even though they had talent, the 1960's was a lost decade for the San Francisco 49ers. Year after year, they suffered through losing...
David Hegler
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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The Road to the Catch II
It seems as if the 49ers and the Packers have waged a war of attrition since the dawn of time. But while their histories go back a ways,...
David Hegler
Jan 18, 20247 min read
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Dashed Dreams: The 1971 Miami Dolphins
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
Jan 7, 20246 min read
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Frank Ryan
Frank Ryan was the last quarterback to win a championship for the Cleveland Browns. However, his life was much richer than just football....
David Hegler
Jan 3, 20244 min read
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Bruce Coslet
When Bill Walsh was hired as the Bengals offensive coordinator in 1968, he inherited a roster littered with underwhelming talent. Needing...
David Hegler
Dec 31, 20236 min read
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Gene Washington
One of the better receivers in the 49ers long, storied history is Gene Washington. Hailing from nearby Stanford, he became the favorite...
David Hegler
Dec 28, 20234 min read
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From Garcia to Purdy: The 49ers Quest for 4,000
Ever since Jeff Garcia set the franchise record of 4,278 passing yards back in 2000, no 49ers quarterback has touched 4,000 yards since....
David Hegler
Dec 26, 20234 min read
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A Look Back: The 49ers First Christmas Game
NFL games on Christmas Day have always been rare. In fact, up until this coming Monday, the San Francisco 49ers have only played in one...
David Hegler
Dec 24, 20232 min read
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Duke Snider and Pete Rozelle: The Pride of the Class of '44
Compton High School has enjoyed a long illustrious history of athletic excellence and it all began with the class of 1944. That year, two...
David Hegler
Dec 23, 20235 min read
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Dante Lavelli
Every great football dynasty needs at least one quality receiver with sure hands capable of catching anything. How else could you...
David Hegler
Dec 20, 20235 min read
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The Browns Quarterback Carousel of 1988
This year, the Cleveland Browns have found ways to win with four different quarterbacks ranging from former Heisman runner-up DeShaun...
David Hegler
Dec 16, 20234 min read
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Dashed Dreams: The 1970 Dallas Cowboys
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
Dec 8, 20235 min read
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Mike Garrett
In some ways, Mike Garrett was kind of like the Forrest Gump of football. After becoming the first Heisman Trophy winner in USC's storied...
David Hegler
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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The 49ers History with Revenge Games
There's been a lot of talk about this Sunday's clash between the 49ers and the Eagles. All offseason, numerous players have stated that...
David Hegler
Dec 3, 202313 min read
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Dashed Dreams: the 1969 Minnesota Vikings
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
Nov 28, 20235 min read
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The Record
When Joe Perry carried the ball across the goalline for his tenth rushing touchdown of the year against the Los Angeles Dons in 1948, it...
David Hegler
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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The 49ers on Thanksgiving
While their appearance in the annual holiday tradition is rare, the 49ers have had a recent spate of bad fortune on Thanksgiving. But...
David Hegler
Nov 23, 20236 min read
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Y.A. Tittle
The retirement of jersey numbers has become a right of passage for the game's greats. If you look at the numbers that the San Francisco...
David Hegler
Nov 15, 20236 min read
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