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San Francisco 49ers
Founding Year
The San Francisco 49ers were established in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).1)
NFL Entry
The 49ers joined the NFL in 1949 after the AAFC merged with the league.2)
Team Name Origin
The name “49ers” is a nod to the California Gold Rush of 1849.3)
First NFL Team in the West
They were the first major professional sports team based on the West Coast.4)
Candlestick Park
The team played at Candlestick Park from 1971 to 2013, one of the most iconic venues in NFL history.5)
Levi's Stadium
The 49ers moved to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in 2014.6)
First Super Bowl Appearance
Their first Super Bowl win was in 1981, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals.7)
Five Super Bowl Titles
The team has won five Super Bowls (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994), tied for third-most in NFL history.8)
Super Bowl Streak
They went undefeated in their first five Super Bowl appearances.9)
Joe Montana
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana led the team to four Super Bowl victories.10)
Bill Walsh
Legendary head coach Bill Walsh introduced the West Coast Offense, revolutionizing football strategy.11)
The Catch
Dwight Clark's iconic game-winning touchdown in the 1981 NFC Championship is simply known as “The Catch.”12)
Steve Young
Steve Young, who replaced Montana, won two MVP awards and led the team to a Super Bowl win in 1994.13)
Jerry Rice
Widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, Jerry Rice spent most of his career with the 49ers.14)
Dynasty Era
The 49ers dominated the NFL during the 1980s and early 1990s, appearing in 10 consecutive playoff seasons from 1983 to 1992.15)