John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
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1st Round Draft Pick out of Stanford. Played 7 seasons for the San Francisco 49ers. Played in 1 Pro Bowl in 1950.
Gene Washington
John Brodie and Ted Hendricks
2 Legends of Pro Football - San Francisco QB John Brodie, who played 17 seasons and Baltimore Raider linebacker Ted Hendricks who played 15 seasons for 3 different teams.
Randy Cross
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Offensive Lineman 1976-1988. Helped bring 3 Super Bowls to the 49ers.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Tommy Davis
A member of the 1958 LSU National Championship team Davis was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 11th round of the 1957 NFL draft. He went on to play 11 seasons as a kicker and punter making the Pro Bowl twice, in 1962 and 1963. At one time he held the record for most consecutive extra-points in a career with 234. Only missed 2 his entire time as a profesional football player - 348 out of 350. Also finished with a 44.7 average-yards-per-punt in his career.
Gene Washington
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Tommy Davis
A member of the 1958 LSU National Championship team Davis was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 11th round of the 1957 NFL draft. He went on to play 11 seasons as a kicker and punter making the Pro Bowl twice, in 1962 and 1963. At one time he held the record for most consecutive extra-points in a career with 234. Only missed 2 his entire time as a profesional football player - 348 out of 350. Also finished with a 44.7 average-yards-per-punt in his career.
Tommy Davis
A member of the 1958 LSU National Championship team Davis was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 11th round of the 1957 NFL draft. He went on to play 11 seasons as a kicker and punter making the Pro Bowl twice, in 1962 and 1963. At one time he held the record for most consecutive extra-points in a career with 234. Only missed 2 his entire time as a profesional football player - 348 out of 350. Also finished with a 44.7 average-yards-per-punt in his career.
Joe Perry
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Gene Washington
Bill Romanowski San Francisco 49er 1991 Pro Set Football Card #655
Bill Romanowski on his 1991 San Francisco 49er Pro Set Football Card #655. 1991 was his 4th year with San Francisco. Started all 16 games and credited with 76 tackles
RC Owens
A former basketball player at the College of Idaho he was offered a contract with the Minnesota Lakers but chose to play football with the 49ers instead.
John Brodie Bootleg
The San Francisco 49er quarterback gets the defense to go right as he rolls out to the left.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Gene Washington 1973 San Francisco 49ers Topps Football Card #90
Coming off a Pro Bowl year in 1971, here is his 1972 Topps card. Not only did he repeat as a Pro Bowler he was named All Pro while leading the NFL with 12 touchdown catches.
His numbers for 1972 - 46 catches, 918 yards, a 20.0 yards-per-catch average and the 12 scores.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
YA Tittle
Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.
Joe Perry
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Gene Washington
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
YA Tittle
Some classic images from San Francisco photographer Frank Rippon of YA Tittle (#14) and the 49er offense.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
RC Owens in 1957
The 49ers legend does the "Alley Oop" between 2 defenders in 1957.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
49ers QB John Brodie Runs Behind the Blocking of R.C. Owens in 1960
Running behind the blocking of wide receiver RC Owens in 1960. The Bears Joe Fortunato (#31) closes in.
Danny Abramowicz San Francisco 49ers 1974 Topps Card
Danny finished his 9-year career with San Francisco in 1974.
Billy Kilmer - 1962 Rookie Card
Rookie Card of one of the NFL's legend's of the game. In 1962 he was just starting his 2nd year with the San Francisco 49ers. His career would last a total of 16 NFL seasons with 3 different teams and a Super Bowl appearance in 1974.
RC Owens
A 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Gene Washington 49er Receiver
YA Tittle
Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.
RC Owens
Raleigh Climon Owens, or just RC. Finished his 8 year NFL career with 206 catches, 3285 yards averaging 15.9 yards-per-catch and 20 touchdowns.
Gene Washington
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Randy Cross
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Offensive Lineman 1976-1988. Helped bring 3 Super Bowls to the 49ers.
Gene Washington
Leo Nomellini Tackles Dan Towler | 1950 49ers versus Rams
Classic image of 2 NFL Greats pictured as Rookies in 1950. Leo Nomellini of Minnesota University, 1st-round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers wraps up 25th-round Los Angeles Rams pick Dan Towler.
Nomellini played 14 seasons in San Francisco and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969. Towler had a shorter NFL career, only 6 years, but even after almost 70 years still ranks as the Rams #7 All Time Career Leading Rusher.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
NFL Quarterback John Brodie
Veteran San Francisco quarterback for 14 seasons. Passed for over 31,500 yards and 214 touchdowns. A 2-time Pro Bowler and one-time NFL All-Pro.
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Joe Perry
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Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Tommy Davis
A member of the 1958 LSU National Championship team Davis was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 11th round of the 1957 NFL draft. He went on to play 11 seasons as a kicker and punter making the Pro Bowl twice, in 1962 and 1963. At one time he held the record for most consecutive extra-points in a career with 234. Only missed 2 his entire time as a profesional football player - 348 out of 350. Also finished with a 44.7 average-yards-per-punt in his career.
John Brodie
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Billy Kilmer, NFL Quarterback 1961-1978
16-year veteran quarterback for the 49ers, Saints and Redskins. Played freom 1961 to 1978. Led the Redskins to a Super Bowl in 1972.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Billy Kilmer, NFL Quarterback 1961-1978
As a young San Fransisco 49er carrying against the Detroit Lions. His career was very nearly ended after an automobile accident inn 1962.
Billy Kilmer, NFL Quarterback 1961-1978
16-year veteran quarterback for the 49ers, Saints and Redskins. Played freom 1961 to 1978. Led the Redskins to a Super Bowl in 1972.
Ronnie Lott Score 1991 Card
One of the toughest tacklers in NFL History - played 15 seasons for 4 different teams.
Joe Perry San Francisco 49ers 1953
The NFL's leading rusher in 1953 with 1018 yards on 192 carries. He also had 10 rushing touchdowns which was tops for the year as well.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
YA Tittle 49ers Quarterback of the 1950s
San Francisco quarterback from 1951 to 1960 - started 78 games. Left as the 49ers All-Time leader in passing yards with 16,016 yards to his credit.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
RC Owens
A 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960.
Ronnie Lott NFL Defense
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
YA Tittle
Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
Frankie Albert under pressure from Andy Robustelli |1951 49ers vs Rams
1951 49er-Rams contest. Ram defenders Don Paul (#57) and rookie Andy Robustelli (#84) put the heat on 49ers QB Frankie Albert (#63).
John Brodie 1970 San Francisco Topps Card
The San Francisco 49er quarterback's 14th NFL season. In 1970 he made the All Pro Team and Pro Bowl as he was tops in the league in completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. He also led the 49ers all the way the NFC Championship against Dallas.
1970 Passing Statistics
| Year | Age | G | GS | QBrec | Cmp | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | Int | Lng | Y/A | Rate | Sk |
| 1970*+ | 35 | 14 | 14 | 10-3-1 | 223♦ | 378 | 59.0 | 2941♦ | 24♦ | 10 | 79 | 7.8 | 93.8♦ | 8 |
- * - Pro Bowl Selection
- + - All-Pro Selection
- ♦ - Led the League
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Joe Perry
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Frankie Albert, 49ers 1946-1952
Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers 1946-1952. Passed for 10,795 yards and 115 touchdowns. Led the NFL in Passing Touchdowns with 29 in 1948 and 27 in 1949. Pro Bowler in 1950.
Joe Perry
NFL running back spent 16 years in professional football. Led the league in rushing 3 times (1949, 1953 and 1954). Also had the most touchdowns rushing those years as well. Finished his career with 9723 yards and 71 rushing touchdowns.
John Brodie
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
RC Owens
A 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
Randy Cross
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Offensive Lineman 1976-1988. Helped bring 3 Super Bowls to the 49ers.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
RC Owens
"Ally Oop" receiver RC Ownes makes one of his patented leaping grabs over defender's heads.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
Steve Young 49ers quarterback in Super Bowl 29
Steve Young scrambles for yardage against San Diego in Super Bowl 29.
John Brodie, San Fransisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
49er Lineman Karl Rubke Lion Linebacker Joe Schmidt
Legendary Linebacker Joe Schmidt of the Detroit Lions takes on the block of 49er center Karl Rubke as Rubke leads running back JD Smith.
Joe Perry picks up yardage against the Green Bay Packers in 1958
The 49ers Hall of Famer picks up some yards against the Green Bay Packer Defense in 1958 NFL action.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Joe Perry
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YA Tittle San Francisco Quarterback 1956 Topps Card
His 1956 Topps card. His 6th season with the 49ers and 9th in the NFL.
YA Tittle
Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Joe Perry 49ers
A total of 14 seasons with San Francisco he racked up 8689 yards and 68 touchdowns with an average-yards-per-carry of 5.2.
RC Owens
A 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
John Brodie of the San Fransisco 49ers
Frankie Albert 49ers Quarterback 1946-1952
Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers 1946-1952. Passed for 10,795 yards and 115 touchdowns. Led the NFL in Passing Touchdowns with 29 in 1948 and 27 in 1949. Pro Bowler in 1950.
Gene Washington
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
John Brodie San Francisco 49ers 1965
San Francisco Quarterback John Brodie, shown in 1965 against the Green Bay Packers. Brodie had a tremendous year in 1965 - his 9th in the NFL. Making the Pro Bowl as he led the league in passing yards (3112), percentage completed (61.9), touchdowns (30), passes attempted (391) and passes completed (242 - a new NFL record at the time).
Roger Craig and Keith Fahnhorst
A couple of players from the glory days of San Francisco 49er football. Running back Roger Craig and offensive tackle Keith Fahnhorst
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Ronnie Lott
One of the most prolific Defensive Secondary Players in NFL History. Ronnie Lott was a 10-Time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Inductee.
Billy Kilmer, NFL Quarterback 1961-1978
16-year veteran quarterback for the 49ers, Saints and Redskins. Played freom 1961 to 1978. Led the Redskins to a Super Bowl in 1972.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Steve Young
A 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Twice named NFL MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Frankie Albert, Pro Bowl QB San Francisco
Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers 1946-1952. Passed for 10,795 yards and 115 touchdowns. Led the NFL in Passing Touchdowns with 29 in 1948 and 27 in 1949. Pro Bowler in 1950.
John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
Gene Washington
Danny Abramowicz as San Fransisco 49er
Danny Abramowicz played his last 2 seasons in the NFL with San Fransisco. As a 49er he had 60 catches for 811 yards and 2 touchdowns.
YA Tittle
Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.
YA Tittle
Some classic images from San Francisco photographer Frank Rippon of YA Tittle (#14) and the 49er offense.