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Freddie Solomon
Before there was Jerry or Dwight, there was Freddie. When he first joined the 49ers in 1978, the organization had stumbled into some...
David Hegler
Nov 9, 20235 min read
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Dashed Dreams: the 1968 Baltimore Colts
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 8, 20235 min read
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Dashed Dreams: The 1967 Oakland Raiders
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 5, 20236 min read
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Dashed Dreams: The 1966 Kansas City Chiefs
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 3, 20235 min read
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Al Davis' First Season
When he came to Oakland in 1963, the Raiders were a hot mess. Having won a single game the year before, they lacked an identity. Enter Al...
David Hegler
Oct 26, 20235 min read
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The Patriots vs the Bills: The Early Years of a Rivalry
When the Patriots and the Bills face off against one another this weekend, not much will be mentioned of a rivalry. While their's is not...
David Hegler
Oct 21, 20234 min read
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Alyn Beals
When the 49ers were formed in 1946, their roster was filled with locally known talent. While their's was a roster that would eventually...
David Hegler
Oct 19, 20234 min read
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The Dawg Pound
Last Sunday, the NFL world was taken aback when the lowly Browns defeated the mighty 49ers. As the network cameras gazed upon Cleveland's...
David Hegler
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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A Forgotten Rivalry and the Battles for Perfection
Most people might not know this, but the 49ers and the Browns had one of the sports bigger rivalries in the late 1940s. While those two...
David Hegler
Oct 15, 20233 min read
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Buck Shaw
Throughout NFL history, there have been numerous coaches that have struggled mightily to become a champion. For some, they would never...
David Hegler
Oct 12, 20238 min read
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Ken Norton Jr.
As a child, Ken Norton Jr. had watched his father beat Muhammad Ali. Inspired by the moment, young Ken knew what he wanted in life: to...
David Hegler
Oct 8, 20237 min read
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The Oakland Raiders: the Candlestick Days
In their early years, the burgeoning city of Oakland didn't have a stadium for their professional football team. So the Raiders traveled...
David Hegler
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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In Memoriam: Dick Butkus
If ever a man were recognized as the ultimate tragic hero in sports, Dick Butkus would have earned it handily. As a player, he stood out...
David Hegler
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Monte Clark
Oftentimes, a coach can be an excellent teacher coaching a specific position or unit, but falls flat on his face as a head coach. In...
David Hegler
Oct 4, 20236 min read
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In Memoriam: Russ Francis
From very early in his life, Russ Francis had always been a maverick, often taking to the air to get away from life's struggles. On...
David Hegler
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Faces to the Number: the 49ers' Number
Jersey numbers hold a special place in the hearts of sports fans all over the world. When you think of the number 99, more often than...
David Hegler
Sep 30, 202310 min read
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Inglewood, Through the Years
Last week, I went to my first 49ers game. As I walked the streets of Inglewood, I couldn't help but notice the discrepancies in the...
David Hegler
Sep 25, 20237 min read
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Deion Sanders: The Candlestick Days
Often regarded as one of the most polarizing figures in NFL history, Deion Sanders truly possessed a unique blend of athletic grace and...
David Hegler
Sep 14, 20236 min read
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Paul Brown's Massillon Dynasty
A little more than a year ago, I drove across the country looking for adventure and discovery. While in Ohio, I stumbled upon a ginormous...
David Hegler
Sep 9, 20236 min read
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Homegrown Heroes: The Original Boston Patriots
It is a well-known fact that most expansion teams run on local flavors. Whether they come from the local high school or starred in the...
David Hegler
Aug 12, 20237 min read
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