San Francisco 49ers: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday
Fun Facts about San Francisco 49ers
Who is the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers?
Mike Singletary
Who is the defensive coach for the San Francisco 49ers?
Greg Manusky
Who is the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers?
Kurt Schottenheimer
Who owns the San Francisco 49ers?
Denise DeBartolo York and John York
How many Super Bowls have the San Francisco 49ers won?
Five:
1981 (XVI)
1984 (XIX)
1988 (XXIII)
1989 (XXIV)
1994 (XXIX)
Who is the mascot for the San Francisco 49ers?
Sourdough Sam; a San Francisco Gold Rush seeker
What are the San Francisco 49ers team colors?
Red (49ers Red), Gold (49ers Gold)
Who designed the San Francisco 49ers logo?
Unknown; the logo is a red oval, inscribed with the letters “SF”
Fun Facts about San Francisco 49ers stadium
What is the San Francisco 49ers stadium called?
Candlestick Park
How many seats are in San Francisco 49ers stadium?
69,732
What is the address of San Francisco 49ers stadium?
602 Jamestown Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
When was San Francisco 49ers stadium built?
1958-1960
History of the San Francisco 49ers
Where did San Francisco 49ers get their name and why are they called it?
The San Francisco 49ers, although formed almost 100 years after the famous gold rush of 1849, were nonetheless named after the adventurers that called the area home a century before.
1969
Leo Nomellini
Joe Perry
1970
High McElhenny
1971
Y.A. Tittle
1990
Bob St. Clair
1993
Bill Walsh
1994
Jimmy Johnson
2000
Ronnie Lott
Joe Montana
Dave Wilcox
2005
Steve Young
2008
Fred Dean
2010
Jerry Rice
What numbers have been retired by San Francisco 49ers?
8 Steve Young
12 John Brodie
16 Joe Montana
34 Joe Perry
37 Jimmy Johnson
39 High McElhenny
42 Ronnie Lott
70 Charlie Krueger
73 Leo Nomellini
79 Bob St. Clair
80 Jerry Rice
87 Dwight Clark
Top 5 Players of all time for the San Francisco 49ers
1. Jerry Rice – Wide Receiver
Jerry Rice is one of the best wide receivers to ever play in the NFL. He played the majority of his career for the San Francisco 49ers, from 1985 until 2000. He went on to play pro football for another five seasons, but recorded most of his record-breaking stats during his time in San Francisco. He won three Super Bowls while he was a 49er, and played in 13 Pro Bowl games. His awards include the 1985 UPI NFL-NFC Rookie of the Year, 1993 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, 1987 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, 1988 UPI NFC Player of the Year, Super Bowl XXIII MVP, and 1996 Pro Bowl MVP.
303 Games Played
284 Games Started
1549 Receptions
22895 Receiving Yards
207 Touchdowns
2. Joe Montana – Quarterback
Joe Montana began his unforgettable career when he was drafted in the third round of the 1979 NFL draft. San Francisco was the team who chose Montana, and it was with this team that the quarterback remained until 1992. He was a start quarterback for the 49ers and is known as one of the best quarterbacks ever to play the game of football. During his long career, Montana was an eight-time Pro Bowler, a three-time First Team All-Pro selection, a three-time Second Team All-Pro selection, a four-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP and two-time NFL MVP. Joe Montana was also named NFL Offensive Player of the year in 1989, Comeback Player of the Year in 1986 and NFC Player of the year in 1981. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, and his number, 16, was retired from the team.
192 Games Played
164 Games Started
117-47-0 QB Record
3409 Completed Passes
5391 Attempted Passes
40551 Yards Gained by Passing
273 Touchdown Passes
139 Interceptions
3. Ronnie Lott – Cornerback
Ronnie Lott was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1981, beginning his professional NFL career. He remained with the team until 1990. In his first year with the 49ers, Lott was a starting cornerback who managed seven interceptions on the season. It was also this year that the San Francisco 49ers won the Super Bowl. He went on to win three more Super Bowl victories with the team before eventually becoming a Los Angeles Raider in 1991. Lott was a ten-time Pro Bowler, and eight-time First Team All-Pro player and a four-time Super Bowl champion. He has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his number, 42, has been retired by the San Francisco 49ers.
192 Games Player
189 Games Started
63 Interceptions
1113 Tackles (unofficial)
4. Terrell Owens – Wide Receiver
Although Terrell Owens now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals, it was in 1996 that his professional career started with the San Francisco 49ers. He spent eight seasons with the team. Thus far in his career, Owens has been a five-time All-Pro selection and a six-time Pro Bowler. Some of his most impressive records still stand. Terrell is the only player in the history of the game that has scored a touchdown against all teams in the NFL during his career.
209 Games Played
190 Games Started
190 Receptions
15325 Receiving Yards
145 Touchdowns
5. Steve Young – Quarterback
Steve Young began his professional football career with the Los Angeles Express. After a brief two seasons with the team, he became a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Again, after two seasons, Young left to play for the San Francisco 49ers. It was here that his career as a quarterback broke out and he remained with the team from 1987 until 1999. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler, a three-time First Team All-Pro selection, a three-time Second Team All-Pro selection, a three-time Super Bowl Champion and a Super Bowl MVP.
169 Games Played
143 Games Started
94-49-0 QB Record
2667 Completed Passes
4149 Attempted Passes
33124 Yards Gained by Passing
232 Touchdown Passes
107 Interceptions
Game Day and Travel Information
Hotels Around the Stadium
BridgePoint Inn
3255 Geneva Avenue
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5600
Royal Palace Inn
2929 Geneva Avenue
Daly City, Ca 94014
(415) 468-4650
Alpine Inn and Suites
560 Carter Street
Daly City, Ca 94014
(415) 334-6969
http://www.alpinemotorinn.com/
Best Restaurants in the Area
Stadium Club (at Candlestick Park)
490 Jamestown Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 656-4949
Two Jacks Seafood
984 Gilman Avenue
San Francisco, CA 04124
(415) 822-1770
Gridiron Grill (at Candlestick Park)
490 Jamestown Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 656-4949
Tailgating Rules
Keep all tables, chairs, coolers, barbeques within the parking stall(s) of your party. Tents or canopies exceeding an 8’x8’ footprint and vehicles measuring more than 17’ in length and or 8’ in width are not permitted. Amplified music or sound is not permitted in the 49ers Parking Lots. Non-compliance may result in citation and/or immediate ejection. Additionally, vehicles failing to park in the designated areas (defined by painted lines) will be towed and stored at the owner’s expense. For information regarding towed vehicles, please contact the 49ers Stadium Operations Office at (415) 656-4949.
Items allowed in the stadium
- Small purses or fanny packs measuring less than 14″x14″x4″
- Plastic grocery-type bags and/or clear plastic zip-lock bags
- Seat cushions approximately 14″x14″x10″
- Plastic bottles (sealed) and thermoses (no alcohol)
- Cameras and video equipment (no lights, tripods or monopods)
- Food and fruit (must be cut into pieces)
- Flags (No Poles)
- Blankets
- Umbrellas *
- Strollers **
* Umbrellas are allowed in the stadium provided they do not obstruct another fan’s view or pose any safety hazard.
** Please contact your nearest Usher if you are in need of storing a baby stroller or wheelchair.
Items NOT allowed in the stadium
- Bags (including, but not limited to, opaque, duffel and sports bags) measuring more than 14” x 14” x 10”
- Coolers (including soft-sided coolers) and backpacks
- Large purses & fanny packs larger than 14″x14″x10″
- Weapons of any kind (including silverware)
- Cans, glass bottles or alcoholic beverages
- Klaxons, bullhorns, whistles or any other noisemakers
- Laser pointers of any type
- Signs, banners or poles
- Any fan perceived to be intoxicated
- Smoking (except in designated areas)
- Projectiles (footballs, Frisbees, etc.)
- Disorderly conduct or obscenity (see “FAN BEHAVIOR / CODE OF CONDUCT” within this A-Z Guide).
- Language, gestures or clothing deemed foul, obscene or abusive
- Gang activity
- Smoking
- Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures
- Intoxication or other signs or impairment related to alcohol or drug consumption
- Displays of affection or other behavior not appropriate in a public setting
- Any distraction to the progress of the game by guests’ actions
- Excessive standing in seating areas which obstructs the view of other fans
- Throwing objects of any kind
- Other actions that cause a disruption and / or hinder the enjoyment of the game for other fans
Resources about San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers Official Website
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Candlestick Park – San Francisco 49ers
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NFL.com San Francisco 49ers
website
ESPN San Francisco 49ers
website
Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers
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