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David Hegler
- May 20
- 2 min
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...
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David Hegler
- May 9
- 2 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Feb 27
- 5 min
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"...
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David Hegler
- Feb 10
- 10 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Feb 4
- 4 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Feb 1
- 5 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Jan 25
- 4 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Jan 24
- 3 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Jan 19
- 3 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Jan 18
- 7 min
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,...
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David Hegler
- Jan 7
- 6 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Jan 3
- 4 min
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....
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David Hegler
- Dec 31, 2023
- 6 min
Bruce Coslet
When Bill Walsh was hired as the Bengals offensive coordinator in 1968, he inherited a roster littered with underwhelming talent. Needing...
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David Hegler
- Dec 28, 2023
- 4 min
Gene Washington
One of the better receivers in the 49ers long, storied history is Gene Washington. Hailing from nearby Stanford, he became the favorite...
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David Hegler
- Dec 26, 2023
- 4 min
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....
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David Hegler
- Dec 24, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Dec 23, 2023
- 5 min
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...
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David Hegler
- Dec 20, 2023
- 5 min
Dante Lavelli
Every great football dynasty needs at least one quality receiver with sure hands capable of catching anything. How else could you...
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David Hegler
- Dec 16, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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