Nfl players, like modernday gladiators, are fitted headtotoe in protective gear, obscuring even their faces from their most loyal fans. The 49ers are 11 when wearing these black uniforms. The 49ers first game as a member of the nfl was a home match with the new york yanks on september 17, 1950. He started 170 games, including all 10 postseason games in which he appeared. Jul 06, 20 musings on the greatest uniform in nfl history. This season was highlighted by a victory in super bowl xxix. The 49ers captured five world championships with wins in super bowls xvi. The color changes from silver to a rather unique shade of blue that i prefer to call gunmetal blue.
Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Lots of players in this list, two of them, are among the best players to ever don a 49ers uniform, and another player is. Owens finished his 49ers tenure with 592 catches for 8,572 and 81 touchdowns. The tome, written in 2005 by rutgers reference librarian john maxymuk, is a comprehensive numerical directory of every player to wear an nfl uniform through 2005, maxymuk chose his alltime team by numbers, though we differ with some of his picks. Its a linebackeroriented group in this portion of our list of top 49ers players by jersey number. Jerry rice is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. Every nfl teams helmet design, from newest to oldest fox. The new uniforms resemble the throwback versions the team wore for most of the 1994 season, complete with a throwback version of the helmet. In 1951, they would do much better, with a 741 season and nearly reaching the championship game. Looking ahead at who the 49ers are set to face in the 2020 nfl season. Nfl players, like modernday gladiators, are fitted headtotoe in protective gear, obscuring even their faces. Even with the obvious numbers in the statistics, rules and game situations, the players uniform numbers themselves have become part of professional football and its lore. The official source for san francisco 49ers news, schedules, stats, scores and more. San francisco 49ers logos national football league nfl.
Cincinnati reds uniform numbers a cincinnati reds uniform numbers list by baseball almanac which includes every single uniform number ever worn by every single cincinnati reds player in history. They are displayed in more locations on the uniform than in those of other sports on both the front and back of the jersey, on both shoulders, and often on the helmet, and they are very large, taking up almost the entire front of the jersey. There has never been an individual who earned more respect from his teammates, as exemplified by the eight times he was chosen as the winner of the 49ers top honor, the len eshmont award for courageous and inspirational play. The official source of the latest 49ers player roster and team information. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. While in college, he earned allamerica honors and set 18 division iaa records. He was named to the nfc pro bowl team and was selected as a firstteam allpro after the 1984 season.
Its important to note this list accounts for what they did in a 49ers uniform, not in the totality of. Feb 06, 2016 the 1960s saw team uniforms employ a much broader range of color than had been used before. The seahawks also wear a semithrowback jersey as do most other teams. Yet again, the niners change helmet and pant colors, going from straight gold to straight silver. Apr 14, 2019 jerry rice is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. The san francisco 49ers often referred to as the niners are a professional american football team based in the san francisco bay area. More importantly, certain numbers may only be worn by players. Jun 15, 2018 fahnhorst appeared in 193 regularseason games, ranking behind only len rohde among offensive linemen in 49ers history.
Five rookies changed their jersey numbers upon making the 49ers initial 53man roster, and those are just among the many new numbers fans will have to. The 49ers began play in 1946 as a charter member of the allamerica football conference aafc and joined the nfl in 1950 after the aafc merged into the older league. His numbers with the 49ers would be the best in team history if not for jerry rice more on him later. It covers a lot of material in a easily accessible way. The 50 greatest players in new yorksan francisco giants history examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the national leagues most iconic and successful franchises.
Interestingly enough, the team last wore the uniforms in a november home game against the very same cardinals team last season in a game they. The 1994 season was the san francisco 49ers 45th in the national football league, the 49th overall and their sixth under head coach george seifert. Hall of fame semifinalist bryant young loves watching 49ers. This book does more than just cover the history of numbers. The logo does change ever so slightly, with the face of the hawk looking a little meaner. Uniform number american football american football. A story book finish to a wonderful rams season, and the franchises first nfl championship since 1951, and the third in franchise history 1945, 1951 and now 1999. Unlike the cleveland browns, who won the championship that year, the 49ers struggled in the nfl, finishing the 1950 season 39. The 49ers have a losing record alltime 710, at home 3. The uniform numbers in american football are unusual compared to those in any other sport. The museum is dedicated to its values of education, innovation and heritage and is committed to serving as an exciting, engaging home for fans of all ages.
With bold, black numbers affixed to snowy white helmets. San francisco won the super bowl at the end of that season. They are currently members of the western division of the national football conference nfc in the national football league nfl. No other wideout can touch the san francisco 49ers legends career numbers. Every nfl teams helmet design, from newest to oldest. Logos and uniforms of the san francisco 49ers wikipedia. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. Greatest resource was the bible of nfl numerology uniform numbers of the nfl. San francisco 49ers american football database fandom. However, the 49ers have changed uniform designs and color combinations quite often throughout their history. Football is a game of numbersfourth and inches, the threeman rush, a two point conversion, first down. Choose year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977.
A day after kendrick bourne wondered if he should request a number change, 49ers firstround pick brandon aiyuk seems to be making a move for it aiyuk, the no. All team and league information, sports logos, sports uniforms, and jerseys contained within this site are the intellectual properties of their respective leagues, teams, ownership groups andor organizations, and were. For the first time in team history, the seahawks undergo a major uniform change. The 49ers uniform is going to rank in the top 5 because of its colors, which arent to dried out but also not obnoxiously bright, as well as how the gold represents the historical context behind the team name. Seahawks uniform history 1976 to present uni watch. This road jersey, as worn by kurt warner, marshall faulk, isaac bruce, and torry holt hasnt changed much since the 79 version showcased earlier. If you love the chicago bears and the history of the bears franchise, you might really love to own an original piece of artwork celebrating the teams historic uniforms as seen in the poster at the top of this blog you can actually own one of those original pieces of art. The minimalist design also makes the uniform timeless. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure. But after him, its one massive debate at every single spot.
Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the giant legacy of. Jul 12, 2017 its a linebackeroriented group in this portion of our list of top 49ers players by jersey number. The top half of the hawks neck is the same shade of blue as the helmet and the lower stripe of his neck. Canvascolored pants, navy socks, brown helmet with gray facemask to simulate leather helmet. This marks the 18th meeting between the two teams and the first since 2010. One of the more dominant teams in the aafc, san francisco moved to the nfl in 1950. In 2009, the 49ers went back to the original color, which isnt all. Former 49ers lineman keith fahnhorst, 66, passes away nbcs. They go with a blue jersey with the 197682 sleeve stripes, but the jersey features the 198394 collar trim. Celebrate the 49ers uniform history by owning a piece of history. The tome, written in 2005 by rutgers reference librarian john maxymuk, is a comprehensive numerical directory of every player to wear an nfl uniform. San francisco unveiled its first alternate uniform in franchise history on thursday night. San francisco 49ers uniform and team history heritage.
The name 49ers comes from the prospectors who arrived in northern california in. The 49ers were the first major league professional sports franchise based in san francisco and is the 10th oldest franchise in the nfl. Celebrate the bears uniform history by owning a piece of history. Ive often read about early numbers and systems for counting. Lots of players in this list, two of them, are among the best players to ever don a 49ers uniform, and another player is one of the best college qbs of all time. The team was the first nfl franchise to win five super bowls. The san francisco 49ers handed out uniform numbers to all but one member of their rookie class. The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the allamerica football conference aafc and joined the nfl in 1949 when the leagues merged. Aug 11, 2019 his numbers with the 49ers would be the best in team history if not for jerry rice more on him later. Chicago bears uniform and team history heritage uniforms.
The whites now have a thick red shoulder stripe and solid red socks are worn with the white combo. From 19962008, the 49ers helmets featured a bit darker shade of scarlet, changing from the classic look worn from 196495. The design of the uniform templates used in the images, and all of their variations, including all helmet templates, are solely the property of bill schaefer and this site. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Thanks to fooch, i have a list of every single player to wear a 49ers uniform during the regular season 1094 of them, with the jersey number, school, position.
From the teams inception in 1946, they wore dark or cardinal red, switching to scarlet red jerseys and gold pants for the 1948 season, with a gold helmet with one red stripe, with solid red socks and pants with no stripes. Former 49ers lineman keith fahnhorst, 66, passes away. This covers the basic materials youd expect from a history of numbers book. Its fine to be hard on the team for losing but you just grade every player as bad before theyve ever put on a 49ers uniform, if i remember right, and i may be wrong, but you pretty much graded everyone we picked up last year and in the draft as bad, and alot of them ended up. Find profiles of your favorite teams and players and learn about rules, strategies, and common injuries in these resources for all things football. We made a definitive list of the best player to wear each jersey number in 49ers history. Apr 30, 2019 the color combo of red and gold work perfectly together. No change to the red jersey, but again a change is made to the white jersey as the thick. San francisco giants, new york giants, new york gothams seasons. The official source of 49ers history including information about retired numbers, the hall of fame, team awards and more. Some have proposed that this title was chosen by someone with a superficial knowledge of the book since the censuses. May 24, 2018 the san francisco 49ers unveiled a new design for the teams alternate uniforms at the state of the franchise event on wednesday night. Aug 19, 2010 a story book finish to a wonderful rams season, and the franchises first nfl championship since 1951, and the third in franchise history 1945, 1951 and now 1999. San francisco 49ers logo on chris creamers sports logos page sportslogos.
Mar 11, 2019 grading the 49ers signing of lb kwon alexander posted by grant cohn on march 11, 2019 tampa bay buccaneers outside linebacker kwon alexander 58 injured during the first half of an nfl football game against the cleveland browns sunday, oct. Bryant young having tons of fun watching 49ers this year. The early years 19461963 the 49ers changed uniform designs and color combinations quite often in their first eighteen years of existence. Uniform numbers of the nfl and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
San francisco 49ers uniform history chris j february 1, 2020 at 7. Niners by the numbers niners nation, a san francisco 49ers. The san francisco 49ers and arizona cardinals unveil. Navy jersey with navy numbers in large gold circle on chest, gold name and numbers on back. The seahawks wear a nfl 75th season patch on the left collarbone of both jerseys. If you love the san francisco 49ers and the history of the 49ers franchise, you might really love to own an original piece of artwork celebrating the teams historic uniforms as seen in the poster at the top of this blog you can actually own one of those original pieces of art. A new york yankees uniform numbers list by baseball almanac which includes every single uniform number ever worn by every single new york yankees player in history. Apr 05, 2020 we made a definitive list of the best player to wear each jersey number in 49ers history. Bryant young left a lasting impact on the 49ers as one of the best players to ever wear the uniform.
From the teams inception in 1946 through the early 1960s, the san francisco 49ers usually wore red, white or silver helmets, white or lightgray pants, and cardinal red home and white road jerseys. The 1960s saw team uniforms employ a much broader range of color than had been used before. A charter member of the allamerica football conference, the 49ers took the field in 1946. All team and league information, sports logos, sports uniforms, and jerseys contained within this site are the intellectual properties of their respective leagues, teams, ownership groups andor organizations, and were obtained from sources in the public domain. The team enjoyed success in the early 1970s but rose to the top of the nfl in the 1980s and 1990s. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Nfl players, like modernday gladiators, are fitted headtotoe in protective gear, obscuring football is a game of numbersfourth and inches, the threeman rush, a two. The top 10 nfl wide receivers of all time bleacher report. All manufacturers logos are similarly the property of those companies, current or former. Nike has made changes to player uniforms on the field and in the stands, having designed the most advanced uniform in sports history. Use of our constructed uniform images requires the permission of tim brulia, bill schaefer andor rob holecko. Its important to note this list accounts for what they did in.
Stay true to your team all day, every day, game day with this gamechanging nfl game jersey from nike. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. San francisco 49ers hall of famers pro football hall of. The team plays its home games in san francisco, california, while the clubs headquarters and practice facility are located in. The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The 49ers are known for their classic look, but the team wants to be different in 2015.
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