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Jim Zorn
Jim Zorn had the unique opportunity to be the very first quarterback in the Seattle Seahawks' history. While the expansion team struggled...

David Hegler
Oct 29, 20245 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...

David Hegler
Oct 26, 20246 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...

David Hegler
Oct 22, 20245 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...

David Hegler
Jul 11, 20246 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...

David Hegler
May 20, 20242 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...

David Hegler
May 9, 20242 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"...

David Hegler
Feb 27, 20245 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...

David Hegler
Feb 10, 202410 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...

David Hegler
Feb 3, 20244 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...

David Hegler
Feb 1, 20245 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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