Any 49ers fan who tuned into the game on the radio in the 1950's looked forward to listening to that region's power-duo, Bob Fouts and...

Most expansion teams in the NFL include many local names to their rosters in order to attract local attention. The San Francisco 49ers...

Leo Nomellini truly lived a full life. After immigrating from Italy as an infant, he fought in World War II, starred on the offensive and...

Before Vernon Davis and George Kittle donned the jersey number 85 for the 49ers, Monty Stickles wore that same number with pride and set...

Jerry Rice is arguably the greatest player in NFL history, but the year before the San Francisco 49ers drafted him, they enjoyed a 15-1...

Since the moment he first bore the uniform of the San Francisco 49ers, Garrison Hearst was one of the most electrifying players in the...

Few have lived a Bay Area-centric dream quite like Brent Jones. After starring at Leland High School and Santa Clara University, he...

The Freitas name is famous within the halls of Serra High School in San Mateo, California. Jesse Sr. began the family dynasty by becoming...

The 1981 49ers won the Super Bowl behind an inventive passing attack and a tremendous defense. Their running attack was suspect and...

During his 14 years in San Francisco, Bryant Young won over the hearts of 49er fans with his persistence in the midst of trial. He...

At the beginning of the 1980’s, the San Diego Chargers had one of the greatest passing attacks of all time. Overshadowed by their...

The West Coast Offense revolutionized the NFL in the 1980’s. Often, the quarterback would be asked to look to his third, fourth or fifth...

One of the most difficult tasks in all of sports is winning consecutive championships. So much energy was put into winning the first...

George Seifert lived and breathed the San Francisco 49ers. Born and raised in the City by the Bay, he grew up watching those great teams...

The San Francisco 49ers had one of the greatest offenses in the mid-1950’s. Their backfield featured four Pro Football Hall of Famers,...

Jeff Garcia is one of the most remarkable stories to come out of the Bay Area. When he was young, his family suffered immeasurable...

The San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys have sustained one of the greatest rivalries in NFL history. But this is not a rivalry...

Jerry Rice is possibly the greatest football player of all time but for much of his time in San Francisco, he shared the field with...

In 1964, the 49ers drafted two players who had the potential to be the building blocks on both sides of the ball. Linebacker Dave Wilcox...

When the 1970’s began, the 49ers were a Super Bowl contender; going to the playoffs three straight years and losing to the Dallas Cowboys...