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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


K.C. Jones
K.C. Jones lived a full life in basketball. As a collegian, he and Bill Russell led their team to two national championships as well as a...

David Hegler
Jan 11, 20245 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


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...

David Hegler
Dec 23, 20235 min read


This Day in Sports History: The First Basketball Game is Played
On December 21, 1891, after much deliberation, James Naismith decided to put his invention to the test. But instead of whirring gizmos...

David Hegler
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Dante Lavelli
Every great football dynasty needs at least one quality receiver with sure hands capable of catching anything. How else could you...

David Hegler
Dec 20, 20235 min read


This Day in Sports History: The First NFL Championship Game
On December 17, 1933, the Chicago Bears hosted the New York Giants in the first scheduled NFL Championship Game. Before the season,...

David Hegler
Dec 16, 20232 min read


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...

David Hegler
Dec 16, 20234 min read


Then and Now: The Ballparks, Stadiums and Arenas of San Francisco
Recreation Grounds (1868-1884): Recreation Park I (1897-1906): Recreation Park II (1907-1931): Seals Stadium (1931-1959): Kezar Stadium...

David Hegler
Dec 15, 20231 min read
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