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| 1969 |  DT
Leo Nomellini (1950-63). Was the first-ever draft choice after the
49ers joined the NFL. Played every 49ers game for 14 seasons. Altogether
he played in 174 consecutive regular season games, and counting ten trips
to the Pro Bowl, Nomellini played in 266 contests. "The Lion" became one
of the few to be named to an all-NFL team on both offense and defense.
Retired at age 39. Played college ball at the University of Minnesota.
Born June 19,1924, in Lucca, Italy.
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| 1969 |  FB
Joe Perry (1948-60, 63). First player in NFL history to gain 1,000
yards two consecutive seasons. His 9,723 rushing yards placed him second
only to Jim Brown when he retired. Finished career with 12,505 combined
yards. Nicknamed "The Jet" because of his quick starts. Also played for
the Baltimore Colts (1961-62). Attended Compton Junior College. Born January
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| 1970 |  HB
Hugh McElhenny (1952-60). One of only three players to gain over
11,000 yards carrying the ball. Scored 60 career touchdowns, 38 rushing,
including a 42-yard touchdown run on his first pro play in preseason. In
1952, McElhenny had the longest punt return (94) and longest play from
scrimmage (89). Scored two touchdowns in first Pro Bowl after his rookie
year. Also played for Minnesota Vikings (1961-62), New York Giants (1963),
and Detroit Lions (1964). Played college football at University of Washington.
Born December 31, 1928, in Los Angeles, CA.
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| 1971 |  QB
Y.A. Tittle (1951-60). Had 17 years of NFL experience, finishing his
career with 33,070 passing yards and 281 touchdowns (39 rushing). Won NFL
Most Valuable Player Award in 1961 and '63. Threw 33 touchdown passes and
a career-high 3,224 yards in 1962. In '63 he threw 36 touchdowns, completing
60.2 percent of his passes. Also played for the Baltimore Colts (1948-50)
and the New York Giants (1961-64). Played college ball at Lousiana State
University. Born October 24, 1926, in Marshall, Texas.
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| 1987 |  FB
John Henry Johnson (1954-56). Was a member of what's been noted as
the finest backfield in NFL history. The foursome known as "The Million
Dollar Backfield" and "The Fabulous Foursome" included three other Hall
of Famers-QB Y.A. Tittle and RBs Joe Perry and Hugh McElhenny. Gained 6,803
yards rushing, including 48 touchdowns. Also played for the Detroit Lions
(1957-59), Pittsburgh Steelers (1960-65), and Houston Oilers (1966). Attended
St. Mary's College and Arizona State University. Born November 24, 1929,
in Waterproof, LA.
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| 1990 |  T
Bob St. Clair (1953-63). Exceptional offensive lineman. Also played
goal-line defense and blocked 10 field goals in 1956. Once lost five teeth
when blocking a punt. Earned all-NFL honors three times and made five Pro
Bowl appearances. Attended San Francisco and Tulsa. Born February 18, 1931,
in San Francisco, CA.
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| 1993 |  Head
Coach Bill Walsh (1979-88). Led "The Team of the '80s" to three Super
Bowl titles (XVI, XIX, XXIII) in 10 years. Compiled a .617 winning percentage
with a 102-63-1 mark that included 10 wins in 14 postseason games. Notorious
for his reputation of being an outstanding offensive coach, Walsh developed
what is now known as the "West Coast Offense." Named NFL Coach of the Year
in 1981 and '84. Attended San Jose State. Born November 30, 1931, in Los
Angeles, CA.
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| 1994 |  CB
Jimmy Johnson (1961-76). Starter on both offense and defense at UCLA.
Began 49ers career as a defensive back, moved to offense, then stayed at
DB in his third season. Intercepted 47 passes for 615 yards, including
five INTs his rookie year. As a receiver in 1962, he caught 34 passes for
627 yards and four touchdowns. Recognized as one of the best man-to-man
defenders in NFL history. Played in five Pro Bowls and twice won the prestigious
Len Eshmont Award selected by his teammates for inspirational play. Born
March 31, 1938, in Dallas, Texas.
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| 2000 |  CB/S
Ronnie Lott (1981-90). 6-0, 203... Southern California...1981-1990
San Francisco 49ers, 1991-1992 Los Angeles Raiders, 1993-1994 New York
Jets... 14 seasons, 192 games...Selected by San Francisco in 1st round
(8th player overall) of 1981 NFL draft... An All-America choice at Southern
California... Starting left cornerback as a rookie and finished second
in Rookie of the Year balloting... Switched to safety in 1985... A hard-hitting
versatile player, Lott was used at both left and right cornerback positions
and as a free and strong safety during his career... Earned All-Pro honors
eight times and at three different positions - cornerback, free safety,
and strong safety... Recorded 100-plus tackles in five seasons... Led the
NFL in interceptions twice - 10 in 1986 and 8 in 1991... Was the driving
force on defense during 49ers four Super Bowl seasons... His nine postseason
interceptions are an NFL record... A complete player, he amassed 1,161
tackles, 16 forced fumbles, 14 fumble recoveries, 8.5 sacks, 170 passes
defensed, and five touchdowns... Born May 8, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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| 2000 |  QB
Joe Montana (1979-92). 6-2, 200... Notre Dame... 1979-1992 San
Francisco 49ers (injured 1991), 1993-1994 Kansas City Chiefs... 15 seasons,
192 games... Selected by the 49ers in the 3rd round (82nd player overall)
of the 1979 NFL draft... Master of late game come from behind wins, Montana
directed 31 fourth-quarter comebacks during his career... Led the 49ers
to four Super Bowl victories and was named game's MVP in Super Bowls XVI,
XIX, and XXIV... Orchestrated 92-yard winning drive in closing seconds
of Super Bowl XXIII... Named All-NFL three times and All-NFC five times...
His eight Pro Bowl bids is an NFL record for a quarterback... Led the NFL
in passing in 1987 and 1989... In 1994 became just the fifth quarterback
to pass for more than 40,000 yards in a career... At time of retirement
he ranked fourth in career passing yardage (40,551), attempts (5,391),
and passing touchdowns (273)... His 3,409 completions ranked third all-time,
and his career passer rating of 92.3 still ranks second all-time... Born
June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania.
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| 2000 |  LB
Dave Wilcox (1964-74). 6-3, 241... Boise State, Oregon... 11 seasons,
153 games... 1964-1974 San Francisco 49ers... Selected by San Francisco
in 3rd round (29th player overall) of 1964 NFL draft and by Houston Oilers
in 6th round (46th player overall) in 1964 AFL draft... Coaches nicknamed
him "The Intimidator" for his aggressive style of play... Intercepted 14
passes during career... Was particularly effective at keeping tight ends
from getting off the line... Prided himself at not allowing opponents to
block him... In 1973 scored 1,306 points on 49ers season-ending linebacker
rating system - average score for a LB was 750... That season he recorded
104 solo tackles, four forced fumbles, and dropped ball carriers for a
loss 13 times... considered by many to be finest outside linebacker of
his day, was named All-NFL in 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973... All-NFC in
1971, 1972, 1973... Seven times he was selected to play in the Pro Bowl...
Born September 29, 1942 in Ontario, Oregon. |
