NFL team season (won 4th Super Bowl)
The 1989 season was the San Francisco 49ers ' 40th in the National Football League (NFL), their 44th overall and their 1st season under head coach George Seifert . After going 14–2 in the regular season, the 49ers completed the season with a dominant playoff run, outscoring opponents 126–26, earning their fourth Super Bowl victory . They finished as the best team in the NFL for the first time since 1987. Their two losses were by a combined 5 points.
In 2007, ESPN.com 's Page 2 ranked the 1989 49ers as the greatest team in Super Bowl history.[3]
This was the season where the 49ers added the black trim on the SF logo on the helmets which lasted until the 1995 season.
Quarterback Joe Montana had one of the greatest statistical passing seasons in NFL history in 1989. Montana set a then-NFL record with a passer rating of 112.4,[4] with a completion percentage of 70.2%, and a 26/8 touchdown-to-interception ratio. In the playoffs, Montana was even more dominant, with a 78.3% completion percentage, 800 yards, 11 touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 146.4 rating. Cold Hard Football Facts calls Montana's 1989 season "the one by which we must measure all other passing seasons."[5]
Offseason [ ]
NFL Draft [ ]
1989 San Francisco 49ers Draft
Round
Selection
Player
Position
College
Notes
1
28
Keith DeLong
LB
Tennessee
2
56
Wesley Walls
TE
Mississippi
3
84
Keith Henderson
RB
Georgia
4
112
Michael Barber
WR
Marshall
5
122
Johnnie Jackson
DB
Houston
from Los Angeles Raiders
6
167
Steve Hendrickson
LB
California
9
251
Rudy Harmon
LB
LSU
10
279
Andy Sinclair
C
Stanford
11
289
Jim Bell
RB
Boston College
from Los Angeles Raiders
307
Norm McGee
WR
North Dakota
12
319
Antonio Goss
LB
North Carolina
from Los Angeles Raiders
[6]
Training Camp [ ]
The 1989 San Francisco 49ers season held training camp at Sierra College in Rocklin, California .
Personnel [ ]
Staff [ ]
1989 San Francisco 49ers staff
Front office
Owner/President – Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.
Executive Vice President/General Counsel – Carmen Policy
Vice President/General Manager – John McVay
Administrator of Football Operations – Neal Dahlen
Director of College Scouting – Tony Razzano
Director of Pro Personnel – Allan Webb - Laufa Leiato
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Physical Development Coordinator – Jerry Attaway
Roster [ ]
1989 San Francisco 49ers final roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
Reserve lists
50 Riki Ellison ILB (IR )
Practice squad
Rookies in italics
58 active, 1 inactive
[7]
Preseason [ ]
Schedule [ ]
Week
Date
Opponent
Result
Record
Venue
Attendance
Recap
1
Los Angeles Rams
L 13–16 (OT)
0–1
Tokyo Dome
43,896
Recap
2
at Los Angeles Raiders
W 37–7
1–1
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
36,739
Recap
3
Denver Broncos
W 35–17
2–1
Candlestick Park
58,641
Recap
4
San Diego Chargers
W 17–14
3–1
Candlestick Park
54,471
Recap
5
at Seattle Seahawks
L 17–28
3–2
Kingdome
58,641
Recap
Regular season [ ]
The 49ers offense was just as dominating as it was during the previous regular season. Quarterback Joe Montana threw for 3,512 yards, 26 touchdowns, and only 8 interceptions, giving him what was then the highest passer rating in NFL history (112.4). Montana also rushed for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns, and earned both the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award . Wide receiver Jerry Rice had another outstanding season, catching 82 passes for 1,483 yards and 17 touchdowns. Running back Roger Craig was the team's leading rusher with 1,054 yards and 6 touchdowns, and he recorded 49 receptions for 473 yards and another touchdown.
But other stars on the 49ers offense began to emerge, enabling the team to spread the ball around. After being used primarily as a punt returner during his first 2 seasons, wide receiver John Taylor had a breakout season, catching 60 passes for 1,077 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also returning 36 punts for 417 yards. Tight End Brent Jones recorded 40 receptions for 500 yards. Fullback Tom Rathman had the best season of his career, rushing for 305 yards and catching 73 passes for 616 yards. Even Montana's backup, quarterback Steve Young had a great year, throwing for 1,001 yards and 8 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions, while also rushing for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns. With all of these weapons, San Francisco's offense led the league in total yards from scrimmage (6,268) and scoring (442 points). The 49ers Defense was ranked #3 in the NFL . Three starters from the Defense made the 1989 All-Pro Team: (Ronnie Lott , Don Griffin , and Michael Walter )
Schedule [ ]
Week
Date
Opponent
Result
Record
Venue
Attendance
Recap
1
September 10
at Indianapolis Colts
W 30–24
1–0
Hoosier Dome
60,111
Recap
2
September 17
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
W 20–16
2–0
Tampa Stadium
64,087
Recap
3
September 24
at Philadelphia Eagles
W 38–28
3–0
Veterans Stadium
66,042
Recap
4
October 1
Los Angeles Rams
L 12–13
3–1
Candlestick Park
64,250
Recap
5
October 8
at New Orleans Saints
W 24–20
4–1
Louisiana Superdome
60,488
Recap
6
October 15
at Dallas Cowboys
W 31–14
5–1
Texas Stadium
61,077
Recap
7
October 22
New England Patriots
W 37–20
6–1
Stanford Stadium [A]
51,781
Recap
8
October 29
at New York Jets
W 23–10
7–1
Giants Stadium
62,805
Recap
9
New Orleans Saints
W 31–13
8–1
Candlestick Park
60,667
Recap
10
November 12
Atlanta Falcons
W 45–3
9–1
Candlestick Park
59,914
Recap
11
November 19
Green Bay Packers
L 17–21
9–2
Candlestick Park
62,219
Recap
12
New York Giants
W 34–24
10–2
Candlestick Park
63,461
Recap
13
December 3
at Atlanta Falcons
W 23–10
11–2
Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium
43,128
Recap
14
at Los Angeles Rams
W 30–27
12–2
Anaheim Stadium
67,959
Recap
15
December 17
Buffalo Bills
W 21–10
13–2
Candlestick Park
60,927
Recap
16
December 24
Chicago Bears
W 26–0
14–2
Candlestick Park
60,207
Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Season summary [ ]
Week One: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
3
10
10 7 30
Colts
3
7
0 14 24
at Hoosier Dome , Indianapolis
Date : September 10Game time : 10:00 a.m. PDT Game weather : indoorsGame attendance : 60,111Referee : Tom Dooley TV announcers (CBS ) : Tim Brant (play-by-play), Dan Jiggetts (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 38 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
IND – Dean Biasucci 31 yard field goal – Tied 3–3
Second quarter
SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 10–3
IND – Bill Brooks 22 yard pass from Chris Chandler – (Dean Biasucci kick) Tied 10–10
SF – Mike Cofer 26 yard field goal – 49ers 13–10
Third quarter
SF – Roger Craig 4 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–10
SF – Mike Cofer 31 yard field goal – 49ers 23–10
Fourth quarter
IND – Chris Chandler 1 yard rush – (Dean Biasucci kick) 49ers 23–17
SF – Jerry Rice 58 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 30–17
IND – Albert Bentley 0 yard punt return – (Dean Biasucci kick) 49ers 30–24
Top passers
SF – Joe Montana , 15/26, 233 Yds, 1 TD
IND – Chris Chandler , 14/32, 200 Yds, 1 TD, 1 Int
Top rushers
SF – Roger Craig , 24 Car, 131 Yds, 2 TDs
IND – Eric Dickerson , 19 Car, 106 Yds
Top receivers
SF – Jerry Rice , 6 Rec, 163 Yds, 1 TD
IND – Bill Brooks , 4 Rec, 80 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week One proved to be a struggle for the Niners as Joe Montana led five scoring drives putting the Niners ahead by 23-10 entering the fourth, but Chris Chandler ran in a touchdown early in the fourth and a 58-yard touchdown bomb to Jerry Rice was answered by a blocked punt and recovery for a touchdown by the Colts; they could get no closer than a 30-24 Niners margin.
Week 2 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers [ ]
Week Two: San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
0
6
0 14 20
Buccaneers
3
0
6 7 16
at Tampa Stadium , Tampa, Florida
Date : September 17Game time : 1:00 p.m. PDT Game weather : 82 °F (27.8 °C); wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn)Game attendance : 64,087Referee : Gordon McCarter TV announcers (CBS ) : Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 47 yard field goal – Tied 3–3
SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – 49ers 6–3
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 2 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 13–9
TB – Mark Carrier 18 yard pass from Vinny Testaverde – (Donald Igwebuike kick) Buccaneers 16–13
SF – Joe Montana 4 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–16
Top passers
SF – Joe Montana , 25/39, 266 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
TB – Vinny Testaverde , 14/35, 146 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
Top rushers
Top receivers
SF – Jerry Rice , 8 Rec, 122 Yds, 1 TD
TB – Mark Carrier , 5 Rec, 86 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 3 at Philadelphia Eagles [ ]
Week Three: San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
7
3
0 28 38
Eagles
9
3
6 10 28
at Veterans Stadium , Philadelphia
Date : September 24Game time : 10:00 a.m. PDT Game weather : 52 °F (11.1 °C); wind 10 miles per hour (16 km/h; 8.7 kn)Game attendance : 66,042Referee : Dick Jorgensen TV announcers (CBS ) : Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Terry Bradshaw (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 68 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
PHI – Heath Sherman 2 yard rush – (Luis Zendejas kick) Tied 7–7
PHI – Safety, Al Harris tackled Joe Montana in end zone – Eagles 9–7
Second quarter
PHI – Luis Zendejas 35 yard field goal – Eagles 12–7
SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – Eagles 12–10
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
PHI – Luis Zendejas 20 yard field goal – Eagles 21–10
SF – John Taylor 70 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Eagles 21–17
PHI – Jimmie Giles 3 yard pass from Randall Cunningham – (Luis Zendejas kick) Eagles 28–17
SF – Tom Rathman 8 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Eagles 28–24
SF – Brent Jones 25 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 31–28
SF – Jerry Rice 33 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 38–28
Top passers
SF – Joe Montana , 25/34, 428 Yds, 5 TDs, 1 Int
PHI – Randall Cunningham , 19/38, 192 Yds, 1 TD, 1 Int
Top rushers
SF – Harry Sydney , 4 Car, 30 Yds
PHI – Randall Cunningham , 8 Car, 52 Yds
Top receivers
SF – Jerry Rice , 6 Rec, 164 Yds, 2 TDs
PHI – Heath Sherman , 4 Rec, 53 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
The Niners fell behind 21–10 in the fourth but despite giving up a safety Joe Montana erupted, outscoring the Eagles 28-7 and throwing for 428 yards and five touchdowns in total, winning 38–28.
Week 4 vs. Los Angeles Rams [ ]
Week Four: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Rams
3
7
0 3 13
49ers
6
3
0 3 12
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : October 1Game time : 1:00 p.m. PDT Game weather : 69 °F or 20.6 °C (Sunny); wind 15 miles per hour (24 km/h; 13 kn)Game attendance : 64,250Referee : Jerry Seeman TV announcers (CBS ) : Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 26 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
LARams – Mike Lansford 40 yard field goal – Tied 3–3
SF – Mike Cofer 32 yard field goal – 49ers 6–3
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 17 yard field goal – 49ers 12–10
LARams – Mike Lansford 26 yard field goal – Rams 13–12
Top passers
LARams – Jim Everett , 16/25, 250 Yds, 1 TD
SF – Joe Montana , 25/35, 227 Yds
Top rushers
LARams – Greg Bell , 14 Car, 33 Yds
SF – Roger Craig , 18 Car, 67 Yds
Top receivers
LARams – Henry Ellard , 5 Rec, 63 Yds
SF – Brent Jones , 5 Rec, 51 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 5 at New Orleans Saints [ ]
This game was originally scheduled for Candlestick Park, but was played at the Louisiana Superdome instead because the 49ers' fellow Candlestick Park tenant, the San Francisco Giants , played host to Games 3, 4, and 5 of the 1989 National League Championship Series . The November 6 game was moved to San Francisco.
Week Five: San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
0
3
7 14 24
Saints
0
10
7 3 20
at Louisiana Superdome , New Orleans, Louisiana
Date : October 8Game time : 1:00 p.m. PDT Game weather : indoorsGame attendance : 60,488Referee : Red Cashion TV announcers (CBS ) : Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Terry Bradshaw (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 41 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
NO – Hoby Brenner 2 yard pass from Bobby Hebert – (Morten Andersen kick) Saints 7–3
NO – Morten Andersen 49 yard field goal – Saints 10–3
Third quarter
NO – Dalton Hilliard 19 yard pass from Bobby Hebert – (Morten Andersen kick) Saints 17–3
SF – Jerry Rice 60 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Saints 17–10
Fourth quarter
SF – John Taylor 21 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Tied 17–17
NO – Morten Andersen 39 yard field goal – Saints 20–17
SF – John Taylor 32 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 24–20
Top passers
SF – Joe Montana , 21/29, 291 Yds, 3 TDs
NO – Bobby Hebert , 31/49, 308 Yds, 2 TDs
Top rushers
SF – Roger Craig , 18 Car, 70 Yds
NO – Craig Heyward , 4 Car, 21 Yds
Top receivers
SF – Jerry Rice , 7 Rec, 149 Yds, 1 TD
NO – Dalton Hilliard , 9 Rec, 77 yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 6 at Dallas Cowboys [ ]
Week Six: San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
0
7
7 17 31
Cowboys
0
7
7 0 14
at Texas Stadium , Irving, Texas
Date : October 15Game time : 10:00 a.m. PDT Game weather : 76 °F (24.4 °C); wind 12 miles per hour (19 km/h; 10 kn)Game attendance : 61,077Referee : Ben Dreith TV announcers (CBS ) : Tim Brant (play-by-play), Dan Jiggetts (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SF – Brent Jones 36 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
DAL – Kelvin Martin 32 yard pass from Steve Walsh – (Roger Ruzek kick) Tied 7–7
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 8 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–14
SF – Mike Cofer 31 yard field goal – 49ers 24–14
SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 31–14
Top passers
SF – Steve Young , 13/18, 174 Yds, 2 TDs, 1 Int
DAL – Steve Walsh , 23/36, 294 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
Top rushers
SF – Steve Young , 11 Car, 79 Yds
DAL – Darryl Clack , 12 Car, 32 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
SF – Tom Rathman , 5 Rec, 64 Yds
DAL – Michael Irvin , 6 Rec, 60 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
This game was played at Stanford Stadium, as Candlestick Park had sustained damage in the Loma Prieta earthquake five days earlier.
Week Seven: New England Patriots at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
0
10
7 3 20
49ers
0
17
7 13 37
at Stanford Stadium , Stanford, California
Date : October 22Game time : 1:00 p.m. PDT Game weather : 63 °F (17.2 °C); wind 16 miles per hour (26 km/h; 14 kn)Game attendance : 51,781Referee : Howard RoeTV announcers (NBC ) : Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Bill Walsh (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NE – Stanley Morgan 55 yard pass from Steve Grogan – (Greg Davis kick) – Patriots 7–0
SF – Jerry Rice 3 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Tied 7–7
SF – Mike Cofer 23 yard field goal – 49ers 10–7
NE – Greg Davis 49 yard field goal – Tied 10–10
SF – Wesley Walls 1 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 17–10
Third quarter
NE – Stanley Morgan 19 yard pass from Steve Grogan – (Greg Davis kick) – Tied 17–17
SF – Jerry Rice 50 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 24–17
Fourth quarter
NE – Greg Davis 21 yard field goal – 49ers 24–20
SF – John Taylor 43 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 31–20
SF – Roger Craig 3 yard run – (kick failed) 49ers 37–20
Top passers
NE – Steve Grogan , 15/29, 240 Yds, 2 TDs, 2 Ints
SF – Steve Young , 11/12, 188 Yds, 3 TDs
Top rushers
NE – John Stephens , 21 Car, 63 Yds
SF – Roger Craig , 22 Car, 66 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
NE – Irving Fryar , 5 Rec, 102 Yds
SF – Tom Rathman , 11 Rec, 103 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 8 at New York Jets [ ]
Week Eight: San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
7
13
3 0 23
Jets
0
7
3 0 10
at Giants Stadium , East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : October 29Game time : 1:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 64 °F (17.8 °C); wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn)Game attendance : 62,805Referee : Fred Wyant TV announcers (CBS ) : Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Brent Jones 10 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
Second quarter
NYJ – Erik McMillan 45 yard fumble return – (Pat Leahy kick) Tied 7–7
SF – Jerry Rice 45 yard pass from Steve Bono – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–7
SF – Mike Cofer 25 yard field goal – 49ers 17–7
SF – Mike Cofer 41 yard field goal – 49ers 20–7
Third quarter
NYJ – Pat Leahy 34 yard field goal – 49ers 20–10
SF – Mike Cofer 40 yard field goal – 49ers 23–10
Fourth quarter
Top passers
SF – Steve Young , 13/20, 182 Yds, 1 TD
NYJ – Ken O'Brien , 25/36, 203 Yds
Top rushers
SF – Roger Craig , 17 Car, 78 Yds
NYJ – Johnny Hector , 13 Car, 77 Yds
Top receivers
SF – Roger Craig , 6 Rec, 85 Yds
NYJ – Keith Neubert , 4 Rec, 40 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 9 vs. New Orleans Saints [ ]
This game was originally scheduled for Louisiana Superdome , but was played at Candlestick Park instead, because the originally scheduled October 8 game at Candlestick Park was moved to the Louisiana Superdome.
Week Nine: New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Saints
7
3
3 0 13
49ers
7
14
3 7 31
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : November 6Game time : 6:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 54 °F or 12.2 °C (Clear); wind 11 miles per hour (18 km/h; 9.6 kn)Game attendance : 60,667Referee : Jim Tunney TV announcers (ABC ) : Al Michaels (play-by-play), Dan Dierdorf and Frank Gifford (color commentators)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 32 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
NO – Dalton Hilliard 1 yard rush – (Morten Andersen kick) Tied 7–7
Second quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 2 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–7
NO – Morten Andersen 39 yard field goal – 49ers 14–10
SF – John Taylor 46 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–10
Third quarter
NO – Morten Andersen 23 yard field goal – 49ers 21–13
SF – Mike Cofer 44 yard field goal – 49ers 24–13
Fourth quarter
SF – Joe Montana 3 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 31–13
Top passers
NO – Bobby Hebert , 20/33, 183 Yds, 2 Ints
SF – Joe Montana , 22/31, 302 Yds, 3 TDs
Top rushers
NO – Dalton Hilliard , 18 Car, 80 Yds, 1 TD
SF – Roger Craig , 17 Car, 51 Yds
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 10 vs. Atlanta Falcons [ ]
Week Ten: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Falcons
0
3
0 0 3
49ers
7
21
10 7 45
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : November 12Game time : 1:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 59 °F or 15 °C (Mostly Cloudy); wind 14 miles per hour (23 km/h; 12 kn)Game attendance : 59,914Referee : Jerry Seeman TV announcers (CBS ) : Tim Brant (play-by-play), Dan Jiggetts (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Joe Montana 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
Second quarter
ATL – Chris Miller 23 yard field goal – 49ers 7–3
SF – Jerry Rice 38 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–3
SF – Charles Haley 3 yard fumble return – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–3
SF – John Taylor 2 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 28–3
Third quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 11 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 35–3
SF – Mike Cofer 18 yard field goal – 49ers 38–3
Fourth quarter
Top passers
ATL – Chris Miller , 17/32, 149 Yds
SF – Joe Montana , 16/19, 270 Yds, 3 TDs
Top rushers
ATL – John Settle , 8 Car, 31 Yds
SF – Roger Craig , 17 Car, 109 Yds
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 11 vs. Green Bay Packers [ ]
Week Eleven: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Packers
7
7
0 7 21
49ers
7
7
0 3 17
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : November 19Game time : 1:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 72 °F or 22.2 °C (Sunny); wind 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h; 3.5 kn)Game attendance : 62,219Referee : Dick Hantak TV announcers (CBS ) : Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
GB – Don Majkowski 2 yard rush – (Chris Jacke kick) Packers 7–0
SF – Roger Craig 4 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Tied 7–7
Second quarter
GB – Sterling Sharpe 4 yard pass from Don Majkowski – (Chris Jacke kick) Packers 14–7
SF – Jerry Rice 9 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Tied 14–14
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
GB – Don Majkowski , 18/30, 153 Yds, 1 TD
SF – Joe Montana , 30/42, 325 Yds, 2 TDs, 1 Int
Top rushers
Top receivers
GB – Sterling Sharpe , 6 Rec, 59 Yds, 1 TD
SF – Jerry Rice , 9 Rec, 106 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
The Niners fell to the Green Bay Packers, what would be the final loss of the season for the Niners, as Don Majkowski ran in two touchdowns and threw a third, overcoming 325 yards by Joe Montana , who was sacked five times. The 49ers took the lead in the 4th quarter on an interception return for a touchdown, however, a penalty nullified the score.
Week 12 vs. New York Giants [ ]
Week Twelve: New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Giants
7
3
7 7 24
49ers
14
10
0 10 34
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : November 27Game time : 6:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 54 °F or 12.2 °C (Clear); wind 12 miles per hour (19 km/h; 10 kn)Game attendance : 63,461Referee : Bob McElwee TV announcers (ABC ) : Al Michaels (play-by-play), Dan Dierdorf and Frank Gifford (color commentators)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – John Taylor 4 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
NYG – Ottis Anderson 2 yard rush – ( kick) Tied 7–7
SF – Jerry Rice 4 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–7
Second quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 44 yard field goal – 49ers 17–7
SF – Brent Jones 17 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 24–7
NYG – 39 yard field goal – 49ers 24–10
Third quarter
NYG – Dave Meggett 53 yard pass from Phil Simms – ( kick) 49ers 24–17
Fourth quarter
NYG – Odessa Turner 7 yard pass from Phil Simms – ( kick) Tied 24–24
SF – Mike Cofer 45 yard field goal – 49ers 27–24
SF – Tom Rathman 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer 49ers 34–24
Top passers
NYG – Phil Simms , 25/48, 326 Yds, 2 TDs, 3 Ints
SF – Joe Montana , 27/33, 292 Yds, 3 TDs
Top rushers
NYG – Dave Meggett , 5 Car, 29 Yds
SF – Roger Craig , 20 Car, 49 Yds
Top receivers
NYG – Zeke Mowatt , 5 Rec, 62 Yds
SF – Jerry Rice , 7 Rec, 117 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 13 at Atlanta Falcons [ ]
Week Thirteen: San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
6
0
7 10 23
Falcons
0
10
0 0 10
at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium , Atlanta
Date : December 3Game time : 10:00 a.m. PST Game weather : 39 °F (3.9 °C); wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn), wind chill 30 °F or −1.1 °CGame attendance : 43,128Referee : Gene Barth TV announcers (CBS ) : James Brown (play-by-play), Ken Stabler (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 35 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
SF – Mike Cofer 23 yard field goal – 49ers 6–0
Second quarter
Third quarter
SF – John Taylor 38 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 13–10
Fourth quarter
SF – Steve Young 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–10
SF – Mike Cofer 27 yard field goal – 49ers 23–10
Top passers
SF – Steve Young , 11/12, 175 Yds, 1 TD
ATL – Chris Miller , 17/32, 231 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
Top rushers
SF – Roger Craig , 17 Car, 97 Yds
ATL – John Settle , 10 Car, 15 Yds
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 14 at Los Angeles Rams [ ]
In what many 49ers fans consider one of the greatest regular-season wins in team history, the 49ers come from a 27-10 4th quarter deficit to beat the Rams 30–27. The Rams had already beaten the 49ers earlier in the year and looked poised to do it again. but the 49ers with help from John Taylor's big game took the lead late with a Roger Craig 1 yard touchdown. John Taylor had 11 catches for an astonishing 286 yards receiving, which included a touchdown catch of 92 yards, and another touchdown catch for 96 yards. Joe Montana was 30 for 42 and passed for 458 yards.
Week Fourteen: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
0
10
0 20 30
Rams
17
0
7 3 27
at Anaheim Stadium , Anaheim, California
Date : December 11Game time : 6:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 56 °F (13.3 °C); wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn)Game attendance : 67,959Referee : Gordon McCarter TV announcers (ABC ) : Al Michaels (play-by-play), Dan Dierdorf and Frank Gifford (color commentators)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 19 yard field goal – Rams 17–3
SF – John Taylor 92 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Rams 17–10
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
LARams – Mike Lansford 22 yard field goal – Rams 27–10
SF – Mike Wilson 7 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) Rams 27–17
SF – John Taylor 96 yard pass from Joe Montana – (kick failed) Rams 27–23
SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 30–27
Top passers
SF – Joe Montana , 30/42, 458 Yds, 3 TDs, 2 Ints
LARams – Jim Everett , 18/31, 239 Yds, 2 TDs
Top rushers
SF – Roger Craig , 16 Car, 48 Yds, 1 TD
LARams – Greg Bell , 14 Car, 48 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
SF – John Taylor , 11 Rec, 286 Yds, 2 TDs
LARams – , 3 Rec, 34 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 15 vs. Buffalo Bills [ ]
Week Fifteen: Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
3
0
0 7 10
49ers
0
0
7 14 21
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : December 17Game time : 1:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 47 °F (8.3 °C); wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn)Game attendance : 60,927Referee : Johnny Grier TV announcers (NBC ) : Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Bill Walsh (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–3
Fourth quarter
SF – Steve Young 2 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–3
SF – Jerry Rice 8 yard pass from Steve Young – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–3
BUF – Jim Kelly 1 yard rush – (Scott Norwood kick) 49ers 21–10
Top passers
BUF – Jim Kelly , 26/42, 265 Yds, 3 Ints
SF – Steve Young , 9/19, 166 Yds, 1 TD, 2 Ints
Top rushers
BUF – Larry Kinnebrew , 8 Car, 29 Yds
SF – Roger Craig , 25 Car, 105 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
BUF – Andre Reed , 10 Rec, 115 Yds
SF – Jerry Rice , 3 Rec, 46 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Week 16 vs. Chicago Bears [ ]
Week Sixteen: Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Bears
0
0
0 0 0
49ers
3
13
3 7 26
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : December 24Game time : 1:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 46 °F (7.8 °C); wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn)Game attendance : 60,207Referee : Jim Tunney TV announcers (CBS ) : Pat Summerall (play-by-play), John Madden (color commentator)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 29 yard field goal – 49ers 3–0
Second quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 24 yard field goal – 49ers 6–0
SF – Jerry Rice 29 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 13–0
SF – Mike Cofer 36 yard field goal – 49ers 16–0
Third quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 47 yard field goal – 49ers 19–0
Fourth quarter
SF – 29 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 26–0
Top passers
CHI – Mike Tomczak , 14/30, 147 Yds, 2 Ints
SF – Joe Montana , 10/21, 106 Yds, 1 TD, 1 Int
Top rushers
CHI – , 7 Car, 44 Yds
SF – , 8 Car, 41 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
CHI – Dennis McKinnon , 3 Rec, 43 Yds
SF – Jerry Rice , 4 Rec, 101 Yds, 1 TD
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Standings [ ]
NFC West
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
PF
PA
STK
San Francisco 49ers (1)
14
2
0
.875
5–1
10–2
442
253
W5
Los Angeles Rams (5)
11
5
0
.688
4–2
8–4
426
344
W2
New Orleans Saints
9
7
0
.563
3–3
5–7
386
301
W3
Atlanta Falcons
3
13
0
.188
0–6
1–11
279
437
L7
Playoffs [ ]
Round
Date
Opponent (seed)
Result
Record
Venue
Attendance
Recap
Wild Card
First-round bye
Divisional
Minnesota Vikings (3)
W 41–13
1–0
Candlestick Park
64,585
Recap
NFC Championship
January 14, 1990
Los Angeles Rams (5)
W 30–3
2–0
Candlestick Park
64,769
Recap
Super Bowl XXIV
January 28, 1990
vs. Denver Broncos (A1)
W 55–10
3–0
Louisiana Superdome
72,919
Recap
NFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (3) Minnesota Vikings [ ]
NFC Divisional Playoff: Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Vikings
3
0
3 7 13
49ers
7
20
0 14 41
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco
Date : January 6, 1990 (Sat)Game time : 1:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 48 °F (9 °C); wind 8Game attendance : 64,585Referee : Tom Dooley TV announcers (CBS ) : Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Terry Bradshaw (color commentator), Irv Cross (sideline reporter)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
MIN – Rich Karlis 38 yard field goal – Vikings 3–0
SF – Jerry Rice 72 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–3
Second quarter
SF – Brent Jones 8 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–3
SF – John Taylor 8 yard pass from Joe Montana – (kick failed) 49ers 20–3
SF – Jerry Rice 13 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 27–3
Third quarter
Fourth Quarter
SF – Ronnie Lott 58 yard interception return – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 34–6
SF – Roger Craig 4 yard rush – Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 41–6
MIN – Rick Fenney 3 yard rush – (Rich Karlis kick) 49ers 41–13
Top passers
MIN – Rich Gannon , 13/18, 144 Yds, 1 Int
SF – Joe Montana , 17/24, 241 Yds, 4 TD
Top rushers
MIN – Herschel Walker , 9 Car, 29 Yds
SF – Roger Craig , 18 Car, 125 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
MIN – Steve Jordan , 9 Rec, 149 Yds
SF – Jerry Rice , 6 Rec, 114 Yds, 2 TDs
Top tacklers
Turnovers
NFC Championship: vs. (5) Los Angeles Rams [ ]
NFC Championship Game: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3 4 Total
Rams
3
0
0 0 3
49ers
0
21
3 6 30
at Candlestick Park , San Francisco, California
Date : January 14, 1990Game time : 2:00 p.m. PST Game weather : 52 °F (11 °C); wind 14Game attendance : 64,769Referee : Jerry Markbreit TV announcers (CBS ) : Pat Summerall (play-by-play), John Madden (color commentator), Randy Cross (sideline reporter)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SF – Brent Jones 20 yard pass from Joe Montana (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–3
SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 14–3
SF – John Taylor 18 yard pass from Joe Montana (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 21–3
Third quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 28 yard field goal 49ers 24–3
Fourth quarter
SF – Mike Cofer 36 yard field goal 49ers 27–3
SF – Mike Cofer 25 yard field goal 49ers 30–3
Top passers
LARams – Jim Everett , 16/36, 141 Yds, 3 Ints
SF – Joe Montana , 26/30, 262 Yds, 2 TDs
Top rushers
LARams – Greg Bell , 8 Car, 20 Yds
SF – Roger Craig , 23 Car, 93 Yds, 1 TD
Top receivers
LARams – Buford McGee , 7 Rec, 53 Yds
SF – Jerry Rice , 6 Rec, 55 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
13
14
14 14 55
Broncos
3
0
7 0 10
at Louisiana Superdome , New Orleans, Louisiana
Date : January 28, 1990Game time : 2:15 p.m. PST /4:15 p.m. CST Game weather : indoorsGame attendance : 72,919Referee : Dick Jorgensen TV announcers (CBS ) : Pat Summerall (play-by-play), John Madden (color commentator), Will McDonough (sideline reporter)Pro-Football-Reference.com [9]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 20 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 7–0
DEN – David Treadwell 42 yard field goal 49ers 7–3
SF – Brent Jones 7 yard pass from Joe Montana – (kick failed) 49ers 13–3
Second quarter
SF – Tom Rathman 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 20–3
SF – Jerry Rice 38 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 27–3
Third quarter
SF – Jerry Rice 28 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 34–3
SF – John Taylor 35 yard pass from Joe Montana – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 41–3
DEN – John Elway 3 yard rush – (David Treadwell kick) 49ers 41–10
Fourth quarter
SF – Tom Rathman 3 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 48–10
SF – Roger Craig 1 yard rush – (Mike Cofer kick) 49ers 55–10
Top passers
SF – Joe Montana , 22/29, 297 Yds, 5 TDs
DEN – John Elway , 10/26, 108 Yds, 2 Ints
Top rushers
SF – Roger Craig , 20 Car, 69 Yds, 1 TD
DEN – Bobby Humphrey , 12 Car, 61 Yds
Top receivers
SF – Jerry Rice , 7 Rec, 148 Yds, 3 TDs
DEN – Bobby Humphrey , 3 Rec, 38 Yds
Top tacklers
Turnovers
Game officials [ ]
Week
Opponent
Referee
Umpire
Head Linesman
Line Judge
Back Judge
Side Judge
Field Judge
Replay
1
Los Angeles Rams (at Tokyo, Japan)
2
at Los Angeles Raiders
3
Denver Broncos
(9)
(27)
(72)
(59)
(4)
(58)
(122)
Bill Fette
4
San Diego Chargers
5
at Seattle Seahawks
(43)
(100)
(37)
(25)
(52)
(29)
(96)
Royal Cathcart
Week
Opponent
Referee
Umpire
Head Linesman
Line Judge
Back Judge
Side Judge
Field Judge
Replay
1
at Indianapolis Colts
(6) Tom Dooley
(101) Bob Boylston
(35) Leo Miles
(5) Jim Quirk
(24) Roy Clymer
(62) Duwayne Gandy
(86) Bernie Kukar
Bill Parkinson
2
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(48) Gordon McCarter
(117) Ben Montgomery
(81) Dave Anderson
(56) Ron Baynes
(75) Jim Daopoulos
(61) Dick Creed
(93) Jack Vaughan
Chuck Heberling
3
at Philadelphia Eagles
(60) Dick Jorgensen
(110) Ron Botchan
(121) Sanford Rivers
(51) Dale Orem
(92) Jim Poole
(20) Larry Nemmers
(44) Donnie Hampton
George Sladky
4
Los Angeles Rams
(70) Jerry Seeman
(67) John Keck
(79) Aaron Pointer
(65) Walt Coleman
(106) Al Jury
(66) Dave Hawk
(113) Don Dorkowski
Dave Kamanski
5
at New Orleans Saints
(43) Red Cashion
(100) Bob Wagner
(37) Burl Toler
(25) John Alderton
(52) Ben Tompkins
(29) Howard Slavin
(96) Don Hakes
Gaylord Bryant
6
at Dallas Cowboys
(12) Ben Dreith
(88) Dave Moss
(55) Tom Barnes
(41) Dick McKenzie
(28) Don Wedge
(16) Doyle Jackson
(91) Bill Stanley
Cal Lepore
7
New England Patriots (at Stanford)
(33) Howard Roe
(42) Dave Hamilton
(8) Dale Williams
(54) Jack Johnson
(68) Louis Richard
(102) Merrill Douglas
(18) Bob Lewis
Royal Cathcart
8
at New York Jets
(11) Fred Wyant
(57) Ed Fiffick
(17) Jerry Bergman
(112) Joe Haynes
(36) Bob Moore
(63) Bill Carollo
(77) Don Orr
Fritz Graf
9
New Orleans Saints
(32) Jim Tunney
(115) Hendi Ančićh
(26) Mark Baltz
(15) Bama Glass
(118) Tom Sifferman
(97) Nate Jones
(82) Pat Mallette
Bill Fette
10
Atlanta Falcons
(70) Jerry Seeman
(67) John Keck
(79) Aaron Pointer
(65) Walt Coleman
(106) Al Jury
(66) Dave Hawk
(113) Don Dorkowski
Dave Kamanski
11
Green Bay Packers
(105) Dick Hantak
(89) Gordon Wells
(114) Tom Johnson
(39) Don Carlsen
(22) Paul Baetz
(120) Gary Lane
(76) Ed Merrifield
Bill Swanson
12
New York Giants
(95) Bob McElwee
(30) Dennis Riggs
(123) Tom White
(45) Ron DeSouza
(107) Jim Kearney
(108) Stan Kemp
(84) Bob Wortman
Tom Kelleher
13
at Atlanta Falcons
(14) Gene Barth
(71) Ed Coukart
(10) Ron Phares
(74) Ray Dodez
(38) Bruce Maurer
(34) Gerald Austin
(31) Dick Dolack
Mark Burns
14
at Los Angeles Rams
(48) Gordon McCarter
(117) Ben Montgomery
(81) Dave Anderson
(56) Ron Baynes
(75) Jim Daopoulos
(61) Dick Creed
(93) Jack Vaughan
Chuck Heberling
15
Buffalo Bills
(23) Johnny Grier
(78) Art Demmas
(87) Paul Weidner
(53) Bill Reynolds
(80) Tim Millis
(90) Gil Mace
(119) Ron Spitler
Al Sabato
16
Chicago Bears
(32) Jim Tunney
(115) Hendi Ančićh
(26) Mark Baltz
(15) Bama Glass
(118) Tom Sifferman
(97) Nate Jones
(82) Pat Mallette
Bill Fette
Week
Opponent
Referee
Umpire
Head Linesman
Line Judge
Back Judge
Side Judge
Field Judge
Replay
Alternates
NFC Divisional Playoff
Minnesota Vikings
(6) Tom Dooley
(101) Bob Boylston
(72)
(112) Joe Haynes
(4) Doug Toole
(108) Stan Kemp
(82) Pat Mallette
Bill Fette
(113) Don Dorkowski
NFC Championship Game
Los Angeles Rams
(9) Jerry Markbreit
(103) Rex Stuart
(111) Earnie Frantz
(45) Ron DeSouza
(118) Tom Sifferman
(47) Tom Fincken
(84) Bob Wortman
Tom Kelleher
Super Bowl XXIV
vs. Denver Broncos (at New Orleans, Louisiana)
(60) Dick Jorgensen
(115) Hendi Ančićh
(111) Earnie Frantz
(83) Ron Blum
(106) Al Jury
(34) Gerald Austin
(77) Don Orr
Al Sabato
(105) Dick Hantak (103) Rex Stuart
Media [ ]
Pre season Local TV [ ]
Channel
Play-by-play
Color commentator(s)
KPIX-TV 5
Local Radio [ ]
1990 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl [ ]
Number
Player
Position
Conference
33
Roger Craig
RB
NFC Pro Bowlers
42
Ronnie Lott
FS
NFC Pro Bowlers
62
Guy McIntyre
G
NFC Pro Bowlers
16
Joe Montana
QB, Starter
NFC Pro Bowlers
80
Jerry Rice
WR, Starter
NFC Pro Bowlers
82
John Taylor
WR
NFC Pro Bowlers
[10]
Awards and records [ ]
Led NFC with 442 points scored
Led NFL, 27.6 points per game
Mike Cofer, Led NFL, 136 Points
Roger Craig, NFC Pro Bowl
Ronnie Lott, NFC Pro Bowl
Guy McIntyre, NFC Pro Bowl
Joe Montana, Most Valuable Player, Super Bowl XXIV
Joe Montana, NFL Most Valuable Player Award
Joe Montana, PFWA NFL MVP
Joe Montana, NEA NFL MVP
Joe Montana, NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
Joe Montana, Offense, UPI NFC Player of the Year
Joe Montana, Bert Bell Award [11]
Joe Montana, NFL Passing Leader
Joe Montana, NFC Pro Bowl
Joe Montana, Associated Press Athlete of the Year [12]
Jerry Rice, NFL Leader, Receiving Yards
Jerry Rice, NFL Leader, Receiving Touchdowns
Jerry Rice, NFC Pro Bowl
John Taylor, NFC Pro Bowl
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San Francisco 49ers
Founded in 1946
Based and headquartered in Santa Clara, California
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Conference: National Football Conference
Division: West Division
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