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"Joe Cool, The Catch, and The West Coast Offence": San Francisco 49ers History

Before Bill Walsh and Joe Montana won a bunch of Super Bowls with San Francisco, the 49ers hadn't had much NFL success. But even since then, more often than not, the Niners have fielded strong teams and contended for more championships. They have been one of the most respected organizations in pro sports now for over 3 decades. Let's see how much you know about this franchise's past.

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"Joe Cool, The Catch, and The West Coast Offence": San Francisco 49ers History

Who was the Niners Head Coach when they lost to the Ravens in the Super Bowl?

What former Hall of Fame linebacker coached the Niners?

Who has the most interceptions in team history?

What university did QB Joe Montana attend?

Which of these legendary NFL quarterbacks played a number of seasons in San Francisco?

What niners QB was the league MVP in 1970?

What number was worn by legendary Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott?

What San Francisco QB has thrown for the most yards in a season?

Which San Francisco WR made the legendary playoff catch vs Dallas?

What unique thing did the Niners do in 1980?

After Frank Gore, who is easily 2nd in career rushing yards?

Where did QB Steve Young play college football?

Where did running backs Roger Craig and Tom Rathman both play college football?

What team did San Francisco beat 55 to 10 in the Super Bowl?

Where does Running Back Roger Craig rank all time in career receptions?

What was the name of San Francisco's previous stadium?

What coach succeeded Bill Walsh and also won a Super Bowl with the 49ers?

Who was the starting QB in San Francisco before Joe Montana took over?

What former Heisman winner played a bit for San Francisco in the 1970s?

Which San Francisco 49er did NOT also play football 'across the bay' with the Raiders?

What team did San Francisco trade Joe Montana to in 1993?

What San Francisco TE has caught the most passes in team history?

What year did the Niners first play in the NFL?

What team did Steve Young help San Francisco defeat in the Super Bowl?

For what team did Steve Young play for before joining San Francisco?

Collectively, Y.A. Tittle, Hugh McElhenny, and Joe Perry had what nickname in the 1950s?

What team did Joe Montana NOT defeat in a Super Bowl?

What 2010s San Francisco WR had some legendary squabbles with Seattle DB Richard Sherman?

How many seasons did Deion Sanders play in San Francisco?

What Hall of Fame running back finished his career in San Francisco?

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