Legendary Players
25 entries in the San Francisco 49ers compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
Randy CrossThree-time Super Bowl champion and College Football Hall of Famer.Joe MontanaFour rings, zero panic: The quarterback who made winning look effortless.Dwight ClarkThe man who caught the Catch, launching the 49ers' first Super Bowl run.Jerry RiceThe most prolific wide receiver in NFL historyJohn TaylorThe wide receiver who broke out in 1989, catching 60 passes for 1,077 yards and 10 touchdoJesse SapoluFour-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the San FranciscRoger CraigFirst NFL player with 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in a seasonTom RathmanTwo-time Super Bowl champion fullback and longtime 49ers running backs coach.Ken Norton Jr.Three-time Super Bowl champion as a player, first to win three straight.Bryant YoungHall of Fame defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ersTerrell OwensThe ultimate big-play threat who electrified Candlestick Park and redefined the wide receiJoe PerryThe first African-American NFL MVP and the league's all-time leading rusher upon retiremenFrank GoreThe iron man who carried the 49ers on his back for over a decade.Leo NomelliniThe 49ers' first draft pick and a two-way force of nature.Hugh McElhennyHugh McElhenny: 'The King' of the 49ers' Million Dollar Backfield and Pro Football Hall ofDave WilcoxThe Intimidator who anchored the 49ers defense for 11 seasons.Eric DavisFormer American football playerCharles HaleyFirst five-time Super Bowl champion; Hall of Fame linebacker/defensive end for 49ers and CFred DeanThe pass-rush specialist who helped deliver the 49ers' first Super Bowl victory.Eric WrightA two-time Pro Bowler and key defensive playmaker for four Super Bowl-winning 49ers teams.John Henry JohnsonFullback in the 49ers' Million Dollar Backfield (1954–1956)Bob St. ClairA Gentle Giant Who Anchored the 49ers' First Golden Decade.Ray Wersching49ers kicker who set team records and won two Super Bowls.Merton HanksFive-time All-Pro safety and Super Bowl champion with the 49ers.John MaddenHall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and legendary broadcaster.
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