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...
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David Hegler
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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...
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David Hegler
Nov 276 min read
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....
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David Hegler
Nov 267 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 205 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 112 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 92 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 74 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 27 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Nov 14 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Oct 295 min read
Jim Zorn
Jim Zorn had the unique opportunity to be the very first quarterback in the Seattle Seahawks' history. While the expansion team struggled...
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David Hegler
Oct 266 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Oct 225 min read
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...
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David Hegler
Jul 116 min read
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...
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David Hegler
May 202 min read
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 92 min read
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 275 min read
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 1010 min read
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 34 min read
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 15 min read
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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