Legendary Players
24 entries in the San Francisco 49ers compendium.
Randy CrossThree-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl guard/center for the San Francisco 49ers.Joe MontanaJoe Montana: Hall of Fame quarterback who led the 49ers to four Super Bowl victories and is known for his…Dwight Clark49ers legend who made 'The Catch'Jerry RiceThe most prolific wide receiver in NFL history with staggering career totals.John TaylorThe receiver who caught the winning touchdown in Super Bowl XXIII.Jesse SapoluFour-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl guard/center for the San Francisco 49ers.Roger CraigFirst NFL player with 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in a season; three-time Super Bowl champion with the…Tom RathmanFormer 49ers fullback and two-time Super Bowl champion; later served as running backs coach for the 49ers and…Ken Norton Jr.First player to win three straight Super Bowls as a starter.Bryant YoungHall of Fame defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ersTerrell OwensHall of Fame wide receiver who played seven seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.Joe PerryJoe 'the Jet' Perry: 49ers Hall of Fame fullback, first black NFL MVP, and pioneer of the 1,000-yard rushing…Frank Gore49ers all-time leading rusher and NFL longevity record holder.Leo NomelliniItalian-American football and wrestling legend, Hall of Famer, and 49ers icon.Hugh McElhennyHugh McElhenny was to pro football in the 1950s and early 1960s what Elvis Presley was to rock and roll.Dave WilcoxThe Intimidator: 49ers Hall of Fame linebackerEric DavisThe 49ers' second-round pick of 1990 who played 13 NFL seasons at cornerback.Charles HaleyFirst five-time Super Bowl champion; Hall of Fame defensive end/linebacker.Fred DeanHall of Fame defensive end who won two Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers.Eric WrightTwo-time Pro Bowl cornerback who started on four 49ers Super Bowl winners between 1981 and 1990.John Henry JohnsonFullback for the 49ers' Million Dollar Backfield and Hall of FamerBob St. ClairThe towering 49ers tackle who blocked kicks and served his community.Ray WerschingAustrian-born 49ers kicker who set Super Bowl records and held franchise marks.Merton HanksFormer 49ers safety and five-time All-Pro, now Pac-12 senior associate commissioner.
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