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Basic info
Established	June 4, 1944; 81 years ago (1944-06-04)
Stadium	Levi's Stadium Santa Clara, California
Headquartered	SAP Performance Facility Santa Clara, California
Colors	Montana Red, Gold Rush Gradient, Heritage Cream, Primetime Black, white
Mascot	Sourdough Sam
Personnel
Owner(s)	Jed York (controlling)
Chairman	Denise DeBartolo York John York
CEO	Jed York
President	Al Guido
General manager	John Lynch
Head coach	Kyle Shanahan
Nicknames
Niners
Team history
San Francisco 49ers (1946–present)
Home fields
Kezar Stadium (1946–1970) Candlestick Park (1971–2013) Levi's Stadium (2014–present) Temporary stadiums 1989 due to the Loma Prieta earthquake: Stanford Stadium (one game) 2020 due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area: State Farm Stadium (three games)
League / conference affiliations
All-America Football Conference (1946–1949) Western Division (1946–1948) National Football League (1950–present) National Conference (1950–1952) Western Conference (1953–1969) Coastal Division (1967–1969) National Football Conference (1970–present) NFC West (1970–present)
Championships
League championships: 5 Super Bowl championships: 5 1981 (XVI), 1984 (XIX), 1988 (XXIII), 1989 (XXIV), 1994 (XXIX)
Conference championships: 8 NFC: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2012, 2019, 2023
Division championships: 22 NFC West: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2019, 2022, 2023
Playoff appearances (30)
AAFC: 1949 NFL: 1957, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Owner(s)
Tony Morabito (1944–1957) Morabito estate (1957–1977) Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. (1977–2000) John and Denise DeBartolo York (2000–2024) Jed York (2024–present)

The San Francisco 49ers (also called the Niners) are a professional American football team. They are based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The 49ers play in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division.

Their home games are played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This city is about 38 miles southeast of San Francisco. The team's name comes from the gold prospectors of the California gold rush in 1849.

The 49ers started in 1946 in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). They joined the NFL in 1949 when the leagues combined. They were the first major professional sports team in San Francisco. The team has been owned by the Morabito and DeBartolo families since the beginning. They first played at Kezar Stadium, then Candlestick Park, and now Levi's Stadium. Since 1988, their main office has been in Santa Clara.

The 49ers won five Super Bowl championships between 1981 and 1994. Many of these wins happened in the 1980s. Famous players like Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Ronnie Lott led these teams. Coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert also played a big part. The 49ers have won their division 22 times, making them one of the most successful NFL teams. They hold the NFL record for most playoff wins (38). They have been in the playoffs 30 times. The team also holds records for most consecutive away games won (18) and most touchdowns (8) and points (55) in a Super Bowl.

Team History

The 49ers have a long and exciting history in American football.

Early Years (1946–1976)

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the first major professional sports teams on the Pacific Coast. They started in 1946 in the AAFC. In 1950, they became part of the NFL.

The Morabito Family Era

In 1957, the 49ers started to have more success in the NFL. During a game, the team's owner, Tony Morabito, passed away. The players learned this at halftime and were inspired to win the game. After Tony's death, his family continued to own the team.

In the 1950s, the 49ers had a famous group of players called the "Million Dollar Backfield." This group included quarterback Y. A. Tittle and running backs John Henry Johnson, Hugh McElhenny, and Joe Perry. All four of them are now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The 49ers were also the first NFL team to use the "shotgun formation." This play, created by coach Red Hickey in 1960, gives the quarterback more time to throw the ball.

The Dick Nolan Era

In 1968, Dick Nolan became the head coach. The 49ers won their first division title in 1970. They beat the Oakland Raiders to become champions of the NFC West. They then played in the NFC Championship game but lost to the Dallas Cowboys. Five 49ers players went to the Pro Bowl that season, including quarterback John Brodie. Nolan was also named NFL Coach of the Year.

After 1970, the 49ers moved from Kezar Stadium to Candlestick Park. This new stadium was more modern and had better facilities for fans. The team continued to win division titles in 1971 and 1972. They faced the Cowboys again in the NFC Championship games but lost both times. The 1972 playoff game was a dramatic comeback win for the Cowboys. After 1972, the 49ers did not make the playoffs for nine years.

The Edward DeBartolo Era (1977–1999)

In 1977, Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. bought the team. This began a new era for the 49ers.

The Bill Walsh Years

Bill Walsh became the head coach in 1979. Walsh was known for creating the "West Coast offense." This offense uses short, accurate passes to move the ball down the field.

In the 1979 draft, the 49ers picked quarterback Joe Montana. Montana was famous for leading amazing comebacks in college. Walsh also found wide receiver Dwight Clark in a later round. These two players would become very important to the team.

The 49ers had a tough start under Walsh, winning only two games in 1979. In 1980, they started to improve. A memorable game was against the New Orleans Saints, where the 49ers came back from being down 35-7 at halftime to win 38-35 in overtime. This game helped Montana become the full-time starting quarterback.

Super Bowl XVI Champions (1981)

In 1981, the 49ers improved their defense by adding new players like Ronnie Lott. They finished the season with a 13-3 record. In the NFC Championship game, they faced the Dallas Cowboys again. With less than a minute left, Montana threw a pass to Dwight Clark for a touchdown. This play, known as "The Catch," gave the 49ers the win.

The 49ers then went to their first Super Bowl, Super Bowl XVI, against the Cincinnati Bengals. They won 26-21, completing an amazing turnaround from being one of the worst teams to Super Bowl champions.

Super Bowl XIX Champions (1984)

In 1984, the 49ers had one of their best seasons ever, finishing 15-1. They dominated the playoffs, beating the New York Giants and shutting out the Chicago Bears. In Super Bowl XIX, they defeated the Miami Dolphins 38-16. Their entire group of defensive backs (Ronnie Lott, Eric Wright, Dwight Hicks, and Carlton Williamson) were chosen for the Pro Bowl, which was a first for the NFL.

In 1985, the 49ers drafted Jerry Rice, who would become one of the greatest wide receivers ever. Roger Craig also made history by gaining over 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season.

Super Bowl XXIII Champions (1988)

The 49ers had a tough start in 1988, but they came together as a team. They beat the Minnesota Vikings and then the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship game. In Super Bowl XXIII, they played the Cincinnati Bengals again. With only 34 seconds left, Joe Montana led a 92-yard drive, throwing the winning touchdown pass to John Taylor. The 49ers won 20-16, and Jerry Rice was named Super Bowl MVP.

The George Seifert Years

After Super Bowl XXIII, Bill Walsh retired, and George Seifert became the new head coach.

Super Bowl XXIV Champions (1989)

In 1989, Joe Montana had an amazing season and was named NFL Most Valuable Player. Jerry Rice also continued to be a top receiver. The 49ers finished 14-2 and easily won their playoff games. In Super Bowl XXIV, they crushed the Denver Broncos 55-10, setting a record for most points scored in a Super Bowl. This team is often seen as one of the best in NFL history.

In 1990, the 49ers aimed for a third straight Super Bowl win. They had a 14-2 record but lost a close NFC Championship game to the New York Giants 15-13. Joe Montana missed most of the next two seasons due to an elbow injury.

In 1992, Montana returned, but the 49ers lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship. After this, Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Super Bowl XXIX Champions (1994)

In 1994, the team added several new star players. Quarterback Steve Young led the team, and after a tough start, they won 10 games in a row. They beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game. In Super Bowl XXIX, the 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers 49-26, with Steve Young throwing a record 6 touchdown passes. This was the 49ers' fifth Super Bowl win, making them the first team to win five. Young was named the game's MVP.

The 49ers continued to be a strong team in 1995 and 1996, but they were eliminated by the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs both years. George Seifert resigned in 1997, and Steve Mariucci became the new head coach.

In 1997, the 49ers had a great season despite injuries to Steve Young and Jerry Rice. They finished 13-3 but lost to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game. In 1998, the 49ers made the playoffs again. They beat the Packers in a dramatic game with a last-second touchdown pass from Young to Terrell Owens, known as "The Catch II." However, they lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the next round.

The York Family Era (2000–present)

In 2000, the York family took over control of the team.

In 1999, Steve Young suffered an injury that led him to retire. Rookie quarterback Jeff Garcia took over. The team had its first losing season since 1980. Jerry Rice played his final season with the 49ers in 2000.

In 2001, the 49ers returned to the playoffs with a 12-4 record. Garrison Hearst made an amazing comeback after a serious ankle injury. They lost to the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. In 2002, the NFL changed its divisions. The 49ers won the NFC West title. They had a memorable playoff game against the New York Giants, coming back from a 24-point deficit to win 39-38. They then lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Steve Mariucci was fired after the season.

Dennis Erickson became the new coach in 2003. The team struggled with injuries and finished 7-9. In 2004, the team had a very bad season, finishing 2-14. Erickson was fired.

Mike Nolan became the head coach in 2005. The 49ers drafted quarterback Alex Smith with the first pick. Smith had a tough rookie year. In 2006, running back Frank Gore had a record-breaking season, rushing for 1,695 yards. In 2007, the 49ers drafted linebacker Patrick Willis, who became a star. Coach Bill Walsh passed away this year.

In 2008, after a poor start, Mike Nolan was fired. Mike Singletary became the interim head coach. The team improved under Singletary, who was later named permanent head coach. In 2009, the 49ers drafted wide receiver Michael Crabtree. The team finished 8-8, their first non-losing season in years.

The Jim Harbaugh Years

In 2011, Jim Harbaugh became the new head coach. The team also drafted defensive end Aldon Smith and quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Harbaugh's first season was a big success. The 49ers finished 13-3 and won their division. They beat the New Orleans Saints in a thrilling playoff game. They reached the NFC Championship game but lost to the New York Giants.

In 2012, the 49ers were expected to do well. Colin Kaepernick took over as starting quarterback after Alex Smith was injured. Kaepernick led the team to the playoffs. They beat the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons to reach Super Bowl XLVII. However, they lost a close game to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31.

The 49ers made the playoffs again in 2013, reaching their third straight NFC Championship game. They lost to the Seattle Seahawks. In 2014, the team finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers decided to part ways.

The 49ers moved to a new stadium, Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara in 2014. This stadium is a modern facility for the team.

Jim Tomsula was hired as head coach in 2015. The team struggled and finished 5-11. Tomsula was fired after one season. Chip Kelly became head coach in 2016, but the team had a 2-14 record, and he was also fired.

The Kyle Shanahan Years

In 2017, John Lynch became general manager and Kyle Shanahan became head coach. The team started with many losses but improved after trading for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. They finished the season winning their last five games.

In 2019, the 49ers started with an 8-0 record, their best start since 1990. They finished 13-3 and won their division. They dominated the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. This sent them to Super Bowl LIV, their first Super Bowl since 2012. They led the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter but lost 31-20.

The 49ers had a tough 2020 season with many injuries, finishing 6-10. In 2021, they had a 10-7 record and made the playoffs. They beat the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers in close games. They reached the NFC Championship but lost to the Los Angeles Rams.

In 2022, the 49ers started 3-4 but finished 13-4, winning their division. Quarterback Trey Lance was injured early, and Jimmy Garoppolo also got hurt. Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy stepped in and became a star, winning all his starts. The 49ers won their first two playoff games but lost in the NFC Championship when both Purdy and backup quarterback Josh Johnson were injured.

In 2023, Brock Purdy became the main quarterback. The team started with a five-game winning streak. They finished 12-5 and won the NFC West. In the playoffs, they beat the Green Bay Packers and made a big comeback against the Detroit Lions to win the NFC Championship. This sent them to Super Bowl LVIII, a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. They lost a very close game in overtime, 25-22.

In 2024, the 49ers finished with a 6-11 record due to many injuries.

Championships

Super Bowl Wins

The 49ers have won five Super Bowls. This is tied for the most wins by any NFC team. Bill Walsh led them to their first three wins. George Seifert won two more Super Bowls as head coach.

Year	Head coach	Super Bowl	Location	Opponent	Score	Record	Ref
1981	Bill Walsh	XVI	Pontiac Silverdome (Pontiac, MI)	Cincinnati Bengals	26–21	16–3
1984		XIX	Stanford Stadium (Stanford, CA)	Miami Dolphins	38–16	18–1
1988		XXIII	Joe Robbie Stadium (Miami)	Cincinnati Bengals	20–16	13–6
1989	George Seifert	XXIV	Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans)	Denver Broncos	55–10	17–2
1994		XXIX	Joe Robbie Stadium (Miami)	San Diego Chargers	49–26	16–3
Total Super Bowls won: 5

NFC Championship Wins

The 49ers have won the NFC Championship eight times.

Year	Head coach	Location	Opponent	Score	Record	Ref.
1981	Bill Walsh	Candlestick Park (San Francisco)	Dallas Cowboys	28–27	16–3
1984			Chicago Bears	23–0	18–1
1988		Soldier Field (Chicago)	Chicago Bears	28–3	13–6
1989	George Seifert	Candlestick Park (San Francisco)	Los Angeles Rams	30–3	17–2
1994			Dallas Cowboys	38–28	16–3
2012	Jim Harbaugh	Georgia Dome (Atlanta)	Atlanta Falcons	28–24	13–5–1
2019	Kyle Shanahan	Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara)	Green Bay Packers	37–20	15–4
2023			Detroit Lions	34–31	14–5
Total NFC championships won: 8

Team Look: Logos and Uniforms

Team Logo

The 49ers' first logo showed a gold miner from the 1849 California Gold Rush. He was jumping and firing pistols. Since 1962, the main logo has been a red oval with "SF" in the middle. This logo has had small changes over the years, like adding black or gold outlines.

Team Uniforms

The 49ers have red and gold home uniforms and white, red, and gold road uniforms. They have changed their uniform designs many times. In 1996, they changed their red color to a deeper cardinal red. They also added black shadows to the numbers.

In 2009, they updated their classic design. The sleeve stripes were angled to fit modern jerseys. In 2015, they introduced an all-black alternate uniform with red numbers. In 2018, they brought back an all-white alternate uniform that looked like their 1994 style. In 2021, they added a red version of the 1994 throwback uniforms for home games. In 2022, they updated their uniforms again with a new font and three stripes.

Team Culture

Cheerleaders

The 49ers' official cheerleading squad is called the Gold Rush. It started in the early 1980s with 14 dancers.

Mascot

The 49ers' official mascot is Sourdough Sam. He wears jersey number 49.

Fans

49ers fans are known for their strong loyalty to the team. They are often called the 49er Faithful or Niner Gang. A popular chant among fans is "Bang! Bang! Niner Gang!"

Team Rivalries

Divisional Rivals

Los Angeles Rams

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Rams and the 49ers is one of the greatest in NFL history. The 49ers lead the all-time series. They have met twice in the playoffs. The 49ers won in 1990, and the Rams won in 2022.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks became a big rival in the 2010s. This rivalry grew stronger when Jim Harbaugh became the 49ers coach and Pete Carroll coached the Seahawks. They played in the 2013 NFC Championship, where the Seahawks won.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals became a division rival in 2002. The 49ers lead the all-time series. These teams have not yet met in the playoffs.

Conference Rivals

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers rivalry started in the mid-1990s. The Packers beat the 49ers several times in the playoffs. In 1998, the 49ers finally beat the Packers in a dramatic game known as "The Catch II." The 49ers have won the last five playoff meetings against the Packers.

Dallas Cowboys

The rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the 49ers has been strong since the 1970s. They have played nine times in the playoffs. The 1981 NFC Championship game, with "The Catch," is one of the most famous games in NFL history. Both teams have won five Super Bowls. The 49ers lead the all-time series.

New York Giants

The New York Giants have played the 49ers eight times in the playoffs. The series is tied 4-4. In five of these games, the winning team went on to win the Super Bowl. The 49ers had a huge comeback win against the Giants in the 2002 playoffs.

Historic Rivals

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons were a division rival until 2002. They met in the 1998 playoffs, where the Falcons won. In the 2012 NFC Championship, the 49ers defeated the Falcons. The 49ers lead the all-time series.

Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders were the 49ers' local rivals when they were in Oakland. Games between them were called the "Battle of the Bay." The NFL stopped preseason games between them after fights broke out in 2011. The Raiders moved to Las Vegas in 2020, ending the geographic rivalry.

Cleveland Browns

In the AAFC, the Cleveland Browns were the 49ers' main rival. The 49ers were one of only two teams to beat the Browns in the AAFC. The rivalry faded when they joined the NFL and were placed in different conferences.

Season Records

This table shows the 49ers' results for their last five completed seasons.

Super Bowl champions†

Conference champions*

Division champions^

Wild Card berth#

One-game playoff berth+

As of April 8,  2024 (2024 -04-08)^[update]

Season	Team	League	Conference	Division	Regular season				Postseason results	Awards
					Finish	Wins	Losses	Ties
2020	2020	NFL	NFC	West	4th	6	10	0	–	–
2021	2021	NFL	NFC	West	3rd#	10	7	0	Won Wild Card Round (at Cowboys) 23–17 Won NFC Divisional playoffs (at Packers) 13–10 Lost NFC Championship (at Rams) 17–20	–
2022	2022	NFL	NFC	West^	1st^	13	4	0	Won Wild Card Round (Seattle) 23–41 Won NFC Divisional playoffs (Cowboys) 12–19 Lost NFC Championship (at Philadelphia) 7–31	Nick Bosa (DPOY)
2023	2023	NFL	NFC*	West^	1st^	12	5	0	Won Divisional Playoffs (Packers) 24–21 Won NFC Championship (Lions) 34–31 Lost Super Bowl LVIII (vs. Chiefs) 25–22 (OT)	Christian McCaffrey (OPOY)
2024	2024	NFL	NFC	West	4th	6	11	0	–	–

Home Stadiums

• Kezar Stadium (1946–1970)
• Candlestick Park (1971–2013)
  • Stanford Stadium (1989 for one game due to an earthquake)
• Levi's Stadium (2014–present)
  • State Farm Stadium (2020 for three games due to travel restrictions)

Current Roster

San Francisco 49ers roster
Quarterbacks 10 Jimmy Garoppolo 17 Josh Johnson 13 Brock Purdy Running backs 32 Tyrion Davis-Price 44 Kyle Juszczyk FB 24 Jordan Mason 23 Christian McCaffrey Wide receivers 11 Brandon Aiyuk  6 Danny Gray 15 Jauan Jennings  3 Ray-Ray McCloud 19 Deebo Samuel Tight ends 82 Ross Dwelley 85 George Kittle 81 Tyler Kroft 89 Charlie Woerner		Offensive linemen 65 Aaron Banks G 64 Jake Brendel C 60 Daniel Brunskill C 74 Spencer Burford G 69 Mike McGlinchey T 68 Colton McKivitz T 76 Jaylon Moore T 71 Trent Williams T 63 Nick Zakelj G Defensive linemen 91 Arik Armstead DE 97 Nick Bosa DE 56 Samson Ebukam DE 90 Kevin Givens DT 92 Kerry Hyder DE 95 Drake Jackson DE 99 Javon Kinlaw DT 96 T. Y. McGill DT 94 Charles Omenihu DE 55 Akeem Spence DT 75 Jordan Willis DE		Linebackers 51 Azeez Al-Shaair OLB 48 Oren Burks MLB 45 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles OLB 57 Dre Greenlaw OLB 54 Fred Warner MLB Defensive backs 31 Tashaun Gipson FS 29 Talanoa Hufanga SS 38 Deommodore Lenoir CB 33 Tarvarius Moore SS 30 George Odum SS 20 Ambry Thomas CB  7 Charvarius Ward CB  1 Jimmie Ward FS 26 Samuel Womack CB Special teams  9 Robbie Gould K 46 Taybor Pepper LS 18 Mitch Wishnowsky P				Reserve lists 93 Kalia Davis DT (NF-Inj.) -- Maurice Hurst Jr. DT (IR)  5 Trey Lance QB (IR) 88 Jordan Matthews TE (IR) 25 Elijah Mitchell RB (IR)  4 Emmanuel Moseley CB (IR) 98 Hassan Ridgeway DT (IR)  2 Jason Verrett CB (IR) Rookies in italics Roster updated December 28, 2022 Depth Chart • Transactions 53 Active, 8 Inactive, 16 Practice Squad → AFC rosters → NFC rosters
AFC East BUF MIA NE NYJ North BAL CIN CLE PIT South HOU IND JAX TEN West DEN KC LV LAC NFC East DAL NYG PHI WAS North CHI DET GB MIN South ATL CAR NO TB West ARI LAR SF SEA

Players of Note

Pro Football Hall of Famers

These players are recognized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for their amazing careers.

San Francisco 49ers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Players
No.	Name	Inducted	Position(s)	Tenure
8	Young, SteveSteve Young	2005	QB	1987–1999
14	Tittle, Y.A.Y. A. Tittle	1971	QB	1951–1960
16	Montana, JoeJoe Montana	2000	QB	1979–1992
21	Sanders, DeionDeion Sanders	2011	CB	1994
22	Hayes, BobBob Hayes	2009	WR	1975
26	Woodson, RodRod Woodson	2009	S / CB	1997
32	Simpson, O. J.O. J. Simpson	1985	RB	1978–1979
34	Perry, JoeJoe Perry	1969	RB	1948–1960, 1963
35	Johnson, John HenryJohn Henry Johnson	1987	FB	1954–1956
37	Johnson, JimmyJimmy Johnson	1994	CB / WR	1961–1976
39	McElhenny, HughHugh McElhenny	1970	RB	1952–1960
42	Lott, RonnieRonnie Lott	2000	S / CB	1981–1990
52	Willis, PatrickPatrick Willis	2024	LB	2007–2014
56	Doleman, ChrisChris Doleman	2012	DE	1996–1998
57	Jackson, RickeyRickey Jackson	2010	DE	1994–1995
64	Wilcox, DaveDave Wilcox	2000	LB	1964–1974
71	Allen, LarryLarry Allen	2013	G	2006–2007
73	Nomellini, LeoLeo Nomellini	1969	DT / OT	1949–1963
74	Dean, FredFred Dean	2008	DE	1981–1985
79	St. Clair, BobBob St. Clair	1990	OT	1953–1963
80	Rice, JerryJerry Rice	2010	WR	1985–2000
81	Owens, TerrellTerrell Owens	2018	WR	1996–2003
84	Moss, RandyRandy Moss	2018	WR	2012
88	Bruce, IsaacIsaac Bruce	2020	WR	2008–2009
91	Greene, KevinKevin Greene	2016	DE / LB	1997
95	Dent, RichardRichard Dent	2011	DE	1994
94 95	Haley, CharlesCharles Haley	2015	DE / LB	1986–1991 1998–1999
97	Young, BryantBryant Young	2022	DT	1994–2007
Coaches and Contributors
Name		Inducted	Position(s)	Tenure
DeBartolo Jr., EdwardEdward J. DeBartolo Jr.		2016	Owner	1977–2000
Walsh, BillBill Walsh		1993	Head coach	1979–1988 (Head) 1999–2001 (VP and GM) 2002–2004 (Consultant)
Gil Brandt		2019	Executive	1958–1959

Retired Jersey Numbers

The 49ers have retired several jersey numbers to honor their greatest players.

San Francisco 49ers retired numbers
No.	Player	Position	Tenure	Retired
8	Steve Young	QB	1987–1999	October 5, 2008
12	John Brodie*	QB	1957–1973	1973
16	Joe Montana	QB	1979–1992	December 15, 1997
34	Joe Perry	FB	1948–1960, 1963	1971
37	Jimmy Johnson	CB / WR	1961–1976	1977
39	Hugh McElhenny	RB	1952–1960	1971
42	Ronnie Lott	S / CB	1981–1990	November 17, 2003
70	Charlie Krueger	DT	1959–1973	1974
73	Leo Nomellini	DT / OT	1950–1963	1971
79	Bob St. Clair	OT	1953–1963	December 2, 2001
80	Jerry Rice	WR	1985–2000	September 20, 2010
87	Dwight Clark	WR	1979–1987	1988

^* Quarterback Trent Dilfer wore No. 12 from 2006 to 2007 with Brodie's permission.

49ers Hall of Fame

The Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame honors the team's greatest players and contributors.

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

49ers Hall of Fame
Year	No.	Name	Position(s)	Tenure
2009	8	Steve Young	QB	1987–1999
	12	John Brodie	QB	1957–1973
	14	Y. A. Tittle	QB	1951–1960
	16	Joe Montana	QB	1979–1992
	34	Joe Perry	RB	1948–1960, 1963
	35	John Henry Johnson	RB	1954–1956
	37	Jimmy Johnson	CB	1961–1976
	39	Hugh McElhenny	RB	1952–1960
	42	Ronnie Lott	CB	1981–1990
	64	Dave Wilcox	LB	1964–1974
	70	Charlie Krueger	DT	1959–1973
	73	Leo Nomellini	DT / OT	1950–1963
	74	Fred Dean	DE	1981–1985
	79	Bob St. Clair	OT	1953–1963
	87	Dwight Clark	WR	1979–1987
	–	Edward DeBartolo Jr.	Owner	1978–2000
	–	Bill Walsh	Coach	1979–1988
2010	80	Jerry Rice	WR	1985–2000
	–	Tony Morabito	Founder	1946–1957
	–	Vic Morabito	Owner	1946–1964
2011	27	R.C. Owens	WR	1957–1961
	33	Roger Craig	RB	1983–1990
2012	82	Gordon Soltau	WR	1949–1958
2013	–	John McVay	Executive	1980–1995 1998–1999
2014	–	George Seifert	DB coach Defensive coordinator Head coach	1980–1982 1983–1988 1989–1996
2015	94/95	Charles Haley	OLB	1986–1991 1998–1999
2017	44	Tom Rathman	FB RB coach	1986–1993 1997–2002, 2009–2016
2019	81	Terrell Owens	WR	1996–2003
2020	97	Bryant Young	DT	1994–2007
2021	82	John Taylor	WR / KR	1987–1995
	52	Patrick Willis	LB	2007–2014
2024	21	Frank Gore	RB	2005–2014
2025	88/84	Brent Jones	TE	1987–1997

Forty-Niner 10-Year Club

This club honors players who have played 10 or more seasons with the 49ers. It recognizes their long-term dedication and great performance.

Team Records

Here are some of the all-time leaders for the 49ers:

All-Time 49ers leaders
Leader	Player	Record Number	Years on 49ers	Refs
Passing	Joe Montana	35,124 passing yards	1979–92
Rushing	Frank Gore	11,073 rushing yards	2005–14
Receiving	Jerry Rice	19,247 receiving yards	1985–2000
Coaching wins	George Seifert	98 wins	1989–96

Current Staff

	Front office Co-chairmen – John and Denise DeBartolo York Chief executive officer – Jed York President – Al Guido Chief administrative officer and general counsel – Hanna Gordon General manager – John Lynch Assistant general manager – Adam Peters Executive vice president of football operations – Paraag Marathe Vice president and senior advisor – Keena Turner Director of player personnel – Ran Carthon Director of pro personnel – R.J. Gillen Director of college scouting – Tariq Ahmad Assistant director of college scouting – Justin Chabot Vice president of football administration – Brian Hampton Head coaches Head coach – Kyle Shanahan Assistant head coach/running backs – Anthony Lynn Offensive coaches Offensive passing game coordinator – Bobby Slowik Quarterbacks – Brian Griese Assistant quarterbacks – Klay Kubiak Wide receivers – Leonard Hankerson Tight ends – Brian Fleury Offensive line/run game coordinator – Chris Foerster Assistant offensive line – James Cregg Assistant offensive line – Joe Graves Offensive quality control – Asauni Rufus Offensive quality control – Deuce Schwartz			Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – DeMeco Ryans Defensive line – Kris Kocurek Assistant defensive line – Darryl Tapp Linebackers – Johnny Holland Defensive pass game specialist/secondary – Cory Undlin Safeties – Daniel Bullocks Defensive assistant – Nick Sorensen Defensive quality control – Stephen Adegoke Defensive quality control – Andrew Hayes-Stoker Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Brian Schneider Assistant special teams – Matthew Harper Special teams quality control/game management specialist – August Mangin Support staff Assistant to the head coach – Patrick Hagedorn Chief of staff/coaching – Nick Kray Strength and conditioning Head strength and conditioning – Dustin Perry Assistant strength and conditioning – Aaron Hill Assistant strength and conditioning – Mike Nicolini Director, performance monitoring/assistant strength and conditioning – Shea Thompson → Coaching staff → Management → More NFL staffs

Achievements and Awards

Individual Awards

Many 49ers players and coaches have won important NFL awards.

Radio and Television

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See also

In Spanish: San Francisco 49ers para niños

• List of Super Bowl records
• San Francisco 49ers draft history
• Sports in the San Francisco Bay Area
• List of National Football League records (team)
• List of professional sports teams in California