The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area, competing in the NFL as part of the NFC West division. Their home games are played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The team's name pays homage to the prospectors of the California Gold Rush.
In 1910, both Tony Morabito (1910-1957) and his widow Josephine V. Morabito (1910-1995) were born.
In 1919, Victor Morabito (1919–1964) was born.
In 1921, Louis G. Spadia (1921-2013) was born.
In 1946, the San Francisco 49ers were established and wore dark or cardinal red uniforms.
In 1946, the San Francisco 49ers, an original member of the new All-America Football Conference (AAFC), became one of the first major league professional sports teams based on the Pacific Coast.
In 1948, the San Francisco 49ers switched to scarlet red jerseys and gold pants, complemented by a gold helmet with a single red stripe, solid red socks, and pants without stripes.
In 1949, coinciding with their inaugural NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers updated their uniforms by adding three stripes to their red jerseys, gold helmets and pants, and red socks with three white stripes.
In 1950, the San Francisco 49ers joined the National Football League (NFL).
In the 1953 season, the San Francisco 49ers wore red helmets with a gold stripe, silver pants with a single red stripe, and socks with three stripes.
In 1955, the San Francisco 49ers sported a unique uniform design featuring white pants with a black stripe bounded by two red stripes, and shadow drop numbers on their red jerseys, with black shadow drop borders on the white numerals.
In 1956, the San Francisco 49ers wore white helmets without stripes and white pants with a red stripe.
On October 27, 1957, 49ers owner Tony Morabito collapsed and died of a heart attack during a game against the Chicago Bears. The 49ers won the game 21–17 after learning of his death at halftime.
In 1957, the San Francisco 49ers wore red jerseys, gold helmets without stripes, and gold pants without stripes, while debuting their first white jerseys on the road, featuring two red stripes with gold in the middle.
In 1958, the San Francisco 49ers' white jerseys featured a single shoulder loop stripe, and TV numbers were added to the sleeves of both home and away jerseys.
In 1959, the San Francisco 49ers switched to red and platinum gold, with white jerseys having double shoulder loop stripes reminiscent of UCLA's.
In 1960, the San Francisco 49ers added "Northwestern" red stripes to their helmets, featuring a thicker middle stripe bordered by two thinner stripes.
In 1960, the San Francisco 49ers became the first NFL team to use the shotgun formation, devised by coach Red Hickey.
In 1961, primarily using the shotgun formation, the 49ers got off to a fast 4-1 start, including two shutouts in back-to-back weeks.
In 1962, the 49ers had a frustrating season as they won only 6 games that year.
In 1962, the San Francisco 49ers updated their helmet design with a white stripe bounded by two red stripes, featuring a red oval and the SF logo on the sides, a design they've largely maintained since.
Starting in 1962, the iconic "SF" logo within a red oval became the 49ers' logo.
In 1963, the 49ers had a losing record.
Victor Morabito died on May 10, 1964, at age 45.
In 1964, the 49ers' record was 4-10.
In 1964, the San Francisco 49ers changed all silver elements to "49er Gold," introducing gold helmets and beige-gold pants with a red-white-red tri-stripe.
Victor Morabito (1919–1964) passed away in 1964.
In 1965, an alternate logo for the 49ers was created featuring a shield-shaped crest formed from the number "49", with a football and "SF" initials.
In 1965, the 49ers rebounded to finish with a 7–6–1 record, led by John Brodie.
In 1966, the Morabito widows named Lou Spadia team president.
In 1967, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Oakland Raiders 13-10 in the first exhibition game between the two teams, marking the beginning of the "Battle of the Bay".
In 1968, Bill Walsh became the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, serving under Paul Brown.
In 1973, the 49ers had their worst record since 1969 with a 5-9 record.
After the 1970 merger, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Oakland Raiders 38-7 in Oakland.
From 1970 to 2023, the San Francisco 49ers have been division champions 22 times.
From 1970, the San Francisco 49ers began a gradual transition from sans-serif to serifed block numerals on their uniforms.
In 1970, Dick Nolan, Mike Nolan's father, led the 49ers to the first of three consecutive playoff appearances.
In 1970, the 49ers started out the season with a 7–1–1 record.
In 1970, the 49ers won their first divisional title, becoming champions of the NFC West
In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, marking an early victory for the Cowboys in this long-standing rivalry.
In 1970, the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns were placed in opposite conferences, which reduced the rivalry's intensity.
In 1976, the 49ers started the season 6-1, marking their best start since 1970.
In 1971, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game for the second year in a row.
In 1971, the San Francisco 49ers won their second straight divisional title with a 9–5 record.
In 1972, Dick Nolan led the 49ers to the last of three consecutive playoff appearances.
In 1972, the 49ers won their third consecutive NFC West title.
In 1972, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Playoff Game, further cementing their dominance in the early stages of the rivalry.
The alternate logo with the shield shaped crest created in 1965 was used for marketing purposes until 1972.
In 1973, the 49ers fell to a 5–9 record, marking the end of their reign at the top of the NFC West.
By 1974, the San Francisco 49ers were still in the process of changing from sans-serif to serifed block numerals on their uniforms.
In 1974, the 49ers drafted Wilbur Jackson and finished with a 6-8 record.
From 1968 to 1975, Bill Walsh served as Paul Brown's offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals.
In 1975, the 49ers dropped to 5–9 in what would be Dick Nolan's final season as coach.
In 1976, the San Francisco 49ers started the season strong with a 6-1 record but ultimately failed to make the playoffs.
In 1976, the San Francisco 49ers switched from thin stripes to very thick pant striping, and white jerseys were worn at home for most of the season.
In March 1977, the 49ers were sold to Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. Despite a winning record, coach Clark was fired after one season by newly hired general manager Joe Thomas.
From 1977 to 2004, the San Francisco 49ers scored in 420 consecutive games.
In 1977, Bill Walsh was hired by Stanford University. He coached the Cardinal for two seasons before joining the 49ers.
In 1977, Joe Montana led the Fighting Irish to the national title.
In 1977, the 49ers started with five consecutive losses under coach Ken Meyer. Key players like Tommy Hart, Cleveland Elam, Wilbur Jackson, and Delvin Williams had strong performances. Joe Thomas made controversial offseason moves, including acquiring O. J. Simpson and trading Delvin Williams. Jim Plunkett was released, and Meyer was replaced by Pete McCulley as coach.
In the 1978 off-season, Bill Walsh was hired to be the 49ers head coach.
The 1978 season was a disaster for the 49ers, finishing with a 2-14 record. O.J. Simpson led the team in rushing but with less than 600 yards. Steve DeBerg, Paul Hofer and Randy Cross began their 49ers careers that year.
Bobb McKittrick, 49ers offensive line coach since 1979, also died of cancer following the 1999 season.
In 1979, Bill Walsh targeted Notre Dame quarterback Joe Montana as an early-round pick in the draft.
In 1979, Bill Walsh was hired by the 49ers, after coaching for Stanford University from 1977.
In 1979, the 49ers did not have their first draft pick due to the O.J. Simpson trade from the previous year. This was part of the fallout from the disastrous 1978 season.
In 1979, the 49ers had a previous low point in their franchise history. It is referenced as the last time before the 2004 season that the team finished last in their division, marking the end of the NFL's longest active streak for the team.
In the 1979 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys passed on Joe Montana and drafted Doug Cosbie due to their quarterback depth with Roger Staubach and Danny White. The 49ers then drafted Montana. The 49ers also drafted Dwight Clark in the 10th round after Walsh discovered him while scouting Steve Fuller.
The 2010 season started with the 49ers at 0-5, which was their worst start since 1979.
The 49ers missed the playoffs for the second straight season for the first time since 1979 and 1980.
In 1980, the 49ers finished with a 2-14 record. Steve DeBerg threw for over 3,600 yards, and Freddie Solomon had over 800 yards receiving. Paul Hofer led the team in rushing, while O. J. Simpson was sidelined with injuries. The 49ers started strong, winning their first three games, but lost their next eight. Walsh alternated DeBerg and Montana at quarterback.
In 1999, the 49ers suffered their first losing season in a non-strike year since 1980, which was also the last time that the 49ers did not win at least ten or more games in a season.
In Week 14 of the 1980 season, the 49ers, led by Joe Montana, completed a comeback against the New Orleans Saints, winning 38-35 in overtime. This victory secured Montana the starting quarterback job. Dwight Clark and Earl Cooper also emerged as key players for the 49ers.
The 49ers missed the playoffs for the second straight season for the first time since 1979 and 1980.
From 1981 to 1994, the 49ers' run of five Super Bowl wins in 14 seasons solidified them as one of the NFL's great dynasties.
In 1981, the 49ers focused on overhauling the defense, adding Ronnie Lott, Eric Wright, Carlton Williamson, Dwight Hicks, Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds, and Fred Dean. The team finished with a 13-3 record and won Super Bowl XVI against the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21, marking a turnaround in the team's history. Joe Montana won MVP honors.
In 1981, the Joe Montana-led San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Giants 38-24 in the divisional round at Candlestick Park. The 49ers went on to win their first Super Bowl championship that season.
In 1981, the San Francisco 49ers' Joe Montana completed a game-winning pass to Dwight Clark in the final minute of the NFC Championship game, known as "The Catch".
In 1982, the Oakland Raiders upset the defending Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, winning 23-17.
The 1982 season was a step back for the 49ers, finishing with a 3-6 record in a strike-shortened season. Joe Montana was a bright spot, passing for 2,613 yards in nine games.
In 1983, the 49ers finished 10-6 and won their second NFC Western Divisional Title. Joe Montana passed for 3,910 yards and 26 touchdowns. They lost to the Washington Redskins in the NFC championship game 24-21.
In 1984, the 49ers had a historic season, finishing 15-1 in the regular season and winning Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins 38-16. Their entire defensive backfield was elected to the Pro Bowl.
In 1984, the 49ers won the Super Bowl. This allowed them to have the 28th overall pick in the 1985 NFL draft.
In 1984, the Joe Montana-led San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Giants 21-10 in the divisional round at Candlestick Park. The 49ers went on to win their second Super Bowl championship that season.
In 1985, the 49ers had the 28th overall pick due to winning the Super Bowl in 1984, and traded up to select Jerry Rice in the NFL draft. The team finished the 1985 regular season with a 10–6 record, securing a wild card berth. Despite some struggles, Jerry Rice impressed during his rookie season, earning the NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year award, while Roger Craig achieved the milestone of 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards. However, the 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs by the New York Giants.
In 1985, the Chicago Bears equaled the 49ers' regular-season win record of 15-1 from 1984.
In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers achieved a sustained dominance not seen since the 1985 Chicago Bears, winning 10 straight games with an average margin of victory of nearly 20 points per game.
On September 15, 1986, Joe Montana was placed on the injured reserve list due to a severe back injury sustained earlier in the 1986 season. Jeff Kemp became the starting quarterback for the 49ers, and the team went 4–3–1 in September and October.
In 1986, Joe Montana returned from a back injury on November 6 and led the 49ers to win 5 of their last 7 games, clinching the NFC West title. Jerry Rice led the league in receiving yards. Montana received the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. However, the 49ers lost to the New York Giants in the playoffs.
In 1986, the New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 49-3 at Giants Stadium, marking a significant victory for the Giants in the rivalry.
In the strike-shortened 1987 season, the 49ers had a league-best 13–2 record. Joe Montana threw 31 touchdown passes and set an NFL record. Jerry Rice had an NFL-record 22 touchdowns and was named Offensive Player of the Year. Despite being favorites, the 49ers lost in the NFC divisional round to the Minnesota Vikings. Also in 1987, owner Eddie DeBartolo stripped Walsh of the team president title and Dwight Clark retired.
Between 1988 and 1990, the 49ers were on a quest for a "three-peat", during which they set a league record with 18 consecutive road victories.
In 1988, Bill Walsh retired after winning his third Super Bowl as the head coach of the 49ers.
In the 1988 season, the 49ers initially struggled, but after a players-only meeting, they finished the season 10–6. They defeated the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears to reach Super Bowl XXIII, where they faced the Cincinnati Bengals. The 49ers won Super Bowl XXIII 20–16 with a late touchdown pass from Joe Montana to John Taylor, with Jerry Rice being named Super Bowl MVP.
Since 1988, the San Francisco 49ers have been headquartered in Santa Clara.
In 1989, George Seifert won the Super Bowl in his first year as the 49ers' head coach, succeeding Bill Walsh.
In 1989, Joe Montana had a high quarterback rating and was named NFL Most Valuable Player. Jerry Rice led the league in receiving yards and touchdowns. The 49ers clinched their fourth straight division title with a 14-2 record and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
In 1989, a black outline was added to the intertwined "SF" in the 49ers' logo.
In 1989, the 49ers defeated the Vikings and the Rams in the playoffs to reach Super Bowl XXIV, where they defeated the Denver Broncos 55-10. The 49ers set records for points scored and margin of victory in a Super Bowl, and Joe Montana was named Super Bowl MVP. They became the only team to win back-to-back Super Bowls under different head coaches.
In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake impacted the San Francisco 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers' regular uniform design from 1989 to 1995 consisted of red and white jerseys, and beige-gold pants with thick striping, with minor changes.
On January 14, 1990, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 30–3 in the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park, advancing to Super Bowl XXIV.
In 1990, the 49ers lost to the New York Giants. Following the 1990 season, Roger Craig and Ronnie Lott left the team and went to the Los Angeles Raiders via Plan B free agency.
In 1990, the 49ers started strong, winning their first 10 games and finishing 14-2. After defeating the Washington Redskins in the playoffs, they faced the New York Giants in the conference championship. The Giants defeated the 49ers 15-13, ending their attempt at a "three-peat" Super Bowl victory.
In 1990, the New York Giants upset the San Francisco 49ers 15-13 in the NFC Championship, ruining the 49ers' hopes of a Super Bowl three-peat after Roger Craig lost a fumble late in the fourth quarter.
In 1991, injuries to Steve Young and inconsistent quarterback play led to a 4–6 start for the 49ers. Despite a strong finish with Steve Bono and Young, the 49ers finished 10–6, but missed the playoffs due to a tiebreaker with the Atlanta Falcons.
On December 28, 1992, Joe Montana returned after missing almost two full seasons due to an elbow injury. He played the second half of the game against the Detroit Lions, completing 15–21 passes for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns, contributing to the 49ers' 24–6 victory.
In 1992, fueled by media hype, a quarterback controversy between Joe Montana and Steve Young escalated. After discussions with the owner and coach, Montana requested a trade.
In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys won the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers. This was the first of three consecutive NFC Championship games between the two teams.
In 1993, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Giants 44-3 in the divisional round, securing a decisive win in the playoff series.
In the 1993 season, the 49ers played their first season without Joe Montana, finishing with a 10–6 record and earning the no. 2 seed in the playoffs. They defeated the New York Giants but lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC championship at Texas Stadium.
Prior to the 1993 season, Joe Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs due to the quarterback controversy with Steve Young. Montana felt it was necessary to leave to avoid creating problems within the team.
During the 1994 season, the San Francisco 49ers wore a version of their 1955 uniforms as throwback uniforms to celebrate the NFL's 75th anniversary.
In 1994, George Seifert won his second Super Bowl as the head coach of the 49ers.
In 1994, the 49ers spent heavily on free agents like Ken Norton Jr. and Deion Sanders and saw contributions from rookies. Overcoming early struggles, they finished 13-3, set a scoring record, and won Super Bowl XXIX, with Steve Young named MVP.
In 1994, the 49ers wore the uniform style for the all-white alternate in 2018, with the letters and numerals larger and more pronounced shadows.
In 1994, the Niners donned white pants full-time for the 1996 season, also wearing them for the 1997 season and 1998 preseason.
In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers won the NFC Championship against the Dallas Cowboys. This was the third consecutive NFC Championship game between the two teams, with the 49ers winning the last matchup.
In 1997, the 49ers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 38–22, advancing to the NFC championship game for the first time since 1994, where they lost to the Green Bay Packers.
The San Francisco 49ers' red version of the 1994 throwback uniforms were unveiled in 2021 for use in select home games.
In 1995, the 49ers finished with an 11–5 record, won the division, and made the playoffs, but were eliminated by the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round.
In 1995, the Green Bay Packers upset the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional game at Candlestick Park.
Josephine V. Morabito (1910-1995), widow of Tony Morabito, passed away in 1995.
The San Francisco 49ers' uniform ensemble of red and white jerseys, and beige-gold pants with thick striping were worn until 1995 with a few minor changes.
In 1996, gold trimming was added inside the oval of the 49ers' logo.
In 1996, the San Francisco 49ers celebrated their 49th anniversary with a commemorative jersey patch and debuted a significantly new uniform design, changing the shade of red to a deeper cardinal red with a black dropshadow effect on the jersey numerals.
In 1996, the helmet and jersey design with the 1998 gold pants was worn as the team's regular uniforms until the end of the 2008 season.
In 1996, the team finished with a 12–4 record and made the postseason, but were again eliminated by the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round.
On January 17, 1997, George Seifert resigned as 49ers head coach, and on the same day, Steve Mariucci was hired as his replacement.
1997 was the last time the 49ers had reached the NFC championship game before the 2011 season.
In 1997, the Niners maintained white pants full-time for the season.
In 2002, The 49ers won the NFC West for the first time since 1997, with the division-clinching game coming on a last-second touchdown pass to Terrell Owens against the Dallas Cowboys
1998 was the last time that the 49ers started the season 2-0, before the 2007 season.
For the 1998 regular-season opener, the San Francisco 49ers switched back to gold pants, using a more metallic gold rather than the previous beige-matte gold.
In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers set a new record for total regular-season and post-season combined points scored. That record was almost matched by the 1998 Minnesota Vikings.
In 1998, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. pleaded guilty to a failure to report a felony charge and was suspended from active control of the 49ers for one year.
In 1998, Jerry Rice returned from injury, and Garrison Hearst had a 96-yard touchdown run. Steve Young had a great season, and the team's offense was highly productive. The 49ers finished 12–4, earning a wildcard berth.
In 1998, the Minnesota Vikings equaled the 49ers' regular-season win record of 15-1 from 1984.
In 1998, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round, remembered for Terrell Owens' game-winning touchdown reception off a Steve Young pass, known as "The Catch II".
In 1998, the helmet and jersey design was worn as the team's regular uniforms until the end of the 2008 season.
In 2001, Garrison Hearst, who had been forced to retire from football after breaking his ankle in the 1998 divisional playoffs, finally returned to the line-up after over two years of rehabilitation.
In the 1998 playoffs divisional round game, Garrison Hearst suffered an ankle break after his foot was caught in the Georgia Dome turf on the first play from scrimmage, and the 49ers lost that game 20-18 to the Falcons.
On September 27, 1999, San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Steve Young suffered a career-ending concussion in a game against the Arizona Cardinals.
In 1999, Steve Young suffered a career-ending concussion in a game against the Arizona Cardinals. Jeff Garcia took over as starting quarterback, but the 49ers had a losing season.
In 1999, former San Francisco 49ers president and CEO Carmen Policy and vice president/director of football operations Dwight Clark helped the Cleveland Browns relaunch.
In 2000, Eddie DeBartolo surrendered controlling interest of the 49ers to the Yorks as part of a settlement.
In 2000, Jeff Garcia was named the starting quarterback and broke a franchise record for most passing yards in one season, with 4,278 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.
Until 2000, the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals would meet occasionally.
In 2001, the 49ers finished with a 12–4 record and a wildcard berth. Garrison Hearst returned after a severe injury and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
In 2001, the Green Bay Packers had beaten the San Francisco 49ers in the post-season.
The 49ers defense went from being ranked 28th in 2000 to being ranked 9th in 2001.
2002 was the last non-losing season that the 49ers had, before the 2009 season.
In 2002, the 49ers gained new divisional rivals and won the NFC West for the first time since 1997, finishing 10-6. They also had a comeback victory against the Giants in the playoffs.
In 2002, the Atlanta Falcons moved to the NFC South after realignment, ending their division rivalry with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC West.
In 2002, the NFL's realignment intensified the rivalry between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers as both teams were placed in the same division.
In 2002, the rivalry between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals intensified when both teams were placed in the NFC West division.
In the 2002 NFC wildcard game, the San Francisco 49ers came back from a 24-point deficit to beat the New York Giants with a 39-38 victory.
In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers season was marked by turmoil. Despite a strong start, internal conflict arose between Jeff Garcia and Terrell Owens, coupled with injuries to key players, leading to a 7–9 finish and missing the playoffs. The team's performance was a significant disappointment, but Dennis Erickson was retained as coach.
From 1977 to 2004, the San Francisco 49ers scored in 420 consecutive games.
In 2004, the 49ers finished with a franchise-worst 2–14 record, tying a historic low and ending their streak of not finishing last in their division since 1979. Terrell Owens was traded, and other key players like Jeff Garcia and Garrison Hearst were released due to salary cap issues. Dennis Erickson and Terry Donahue were fired.
In 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers equaled the 49ers' regular-season win record of 15-1 from 1984.
In the 2005 NFL draft, the 49ers selected Alex Smith as the first overall pick. Smith's rookie season was difficult, with only one touchdown and eleven interceptions. The team finished 4-12.
The 2005 training camp was the last time, before 2009, that the 49ers had all drafted rookies signed and in training camp on time.
On November 8, 2006, the 49ers ended negotiations with the city of San Francisco regarding the construction of a new stadium, opting to pursue the project in Santa Clara instead. This decision effectively ended San Francisco's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
From 2006 to 2007, Quarterback Trent Dilfer, a long-time friend of John Brodie, wore No. 12 with his permission, unofficially unretiring the number as a tribute.
In 2006, Frank Gore set a franchise record with 1,695 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, earning his first Pro Bowl appearance. The team swept the Seattle Seahawks and kept the Denver Broncos from the playoffs. Despite this, the team finished with a 7-9 record.
From 2006 to 2007, Quarterback Trent Dilfer, a long-time friend of John Brodie, wore No. 12 with his permission, unofficially unretiring the number as a tribute.
In 2007, the 49ers signed Nate Clements and Michael Lewis to bolster their secondary. They also drafted Patrick Willis, who would become Defensive Rookie of the Year. Before the season, Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh passed away. The team finished the season with a 5-11 record.
In 2007, the New England Patriots broke the 1994 San Francisco 49ers' record for total combined regular-season and post-season points scored.
In 2007, the New England Patriots broke the 49ers' regular-season win record from 1984, achieving 16 regular-season victories.
On October 20, 2008, after a 2-5 start, Mike Nolan was fired as head coach. Mike Singletary was named as the interim head coach, delivering a memorable post-game interview, after which the team went 5-4, ending the season with a 7-9 record.
In 2008, Sports Illustrated ranked the rivalry between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers No. 8 on its "Top 10 NFL Rivalries of All Time" list.
The San Francisco 49ers' helmet and jersey design with the 1998 gold pants was worn as the team's regular uniforms until the end of the 2008 season.
On April 25, 2009, the 49ers selected Michael Crabtree with the 10th pick in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft.
On October 7, 2009, Michael Crabtree reached a contract agreement with the 49ers, after missing the first four games of the regular season due to a holdout. The 49ers posted an 8-8 record in the 2009 season, their first non-losing season since 2002.
Between 2009 and 2013, the San Francisco 49ers won nine of ten meetings against the Arizona Cardinals.
In 2009, the San Francisco 49ers once again changed uniforms, which are very similar to the classic design, albeit with several significant changes.
In the 2009 offseason, Jimmy Raye was hand-picked by Singletary to be the offensive coordinator. He was fired in Week 3 of the 2010 season.
On June 8, 2010, Measure J, which the 49ers sponsored, passed with 58.2% of the vote in Santa Clara, allowing for the construction of a new stadium to be the future home of the 49ers. This was the first step for the 49ers stadium relocation.
On December 27, 2010, the 49ers fired Mike Singletary as head coach, naming Jim Tomsula as interim head coach for the last game of the season. The 49ers finished 6-10 that season.
In 2010, five 49ers players went to the Pro Bowl: Patrick Willis, Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Justin Smith, and Andy Lee.
On January 4, 2011, Trent Baalke was promoted to permanent General Manager of the 49ers, after serving as interim GM.
On January 7, 2011, Jim Harbaugh was named the new head coach of the 49ers. In the 2011 NFL draft, the 49ers selected Aldon Smith and Colin Kaepernick.
On August 20, 2011, the pre-season game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders was marked by fights in restrooms and stands at Candlestick Park including a shooting outside the stadium in which several were injured.
On November 9, 2011, the team confirmed that they would build a new stadium in Santa Clara, aiming for completion by the 2014 season.
In 2011, the 49ers re-signed Alex Smith and had a successful season, finishing 13–3 and winning the NFC West. They defeated the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Playoffs but lost to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game. The 2011 season marked a significant turnaround for the team.
In 2011, the Green Bay Packers equaled the 49ers' regular-season win record of 15-1 from 1984.
In 2011, the San Francisco 49ers hired Jim Harbaugh, intensifying the rivalry with the Seattle Seahawks due to his feud with Pete Carroll.
In the 2011 NFC Championship at Candlestick Park, the New York Giants won the game on a Lawrence Tynes 31-yard field goal in overtime, 20-17 after Kyle Williams fumbled a punt in the crucial minutes of the game.
The 49ers drafted Colin Kaepernick in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft, a year before he took over as the starting quarterback.
The 49ers lost the next week to the eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional round in 2002, 31–6. This was the last postseason appearance for the 49ers until the 2011–12 playoffs.
On April 3, 2012, an updated 49ers uniform with improved fit, and more breathable and moisture-resistant fabrics was debuted (alongside the rest of the NFL teams) by new league uniform manufacturer Nike.
On April 19, 2012, groundbreaking for the 49ers' new stadium took place in Santa Clara.
During the 2012 season, David Akers started to show signs of decline, missing several field goals which led to his eventual release in 2013.
In 2012, Colin Kaepernick replaced Alex Smith due to a concussion, leading to a quarterback controversy. Kaepernick started the rest of the season and led the 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII, where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31. Kaepernick set a record for rushing yards for a quarterback in the playoffs.
In 2012, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field week 1 for the first time since 1990, and again in the NFC Divisional game that same season.
In 2012, the San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Colin Kaepernick, defeated the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta by a score of 28-24 in the NFC Championship.
On March 6, 2013, David Akers was released by the 49ers due to declining performance. Shortly afterwards, the team signed veteran kicker Phil Dawson.
On May 8, 2013, the 49ers announced that Levi Strauss & Co. had purchased the naming rights to their new stadium in Santa Clara. The deal calls for Levi's to pay $220.3 million over 20 years.
Between 2009 and 2013, the San Francisco 49ers won nine of ten meetings against the Arizona Cardinals.
In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, advancing to Super Bowl XLVIII.
In the 2013 regular season, the 49ers finished 12-4 and entered the playoffs as a wildcard team.
Louis G. Spadia (1921-2013) passed away in 2013.
On January 5, 2014, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in the playoffs.
On January 12, 2014, the 49ers defeated the Carolina Panthers 23-10, advancing to their third straight NFC Championship game.
On December 28, 2014, Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers decided to part ways after the season's final game, against the Arizona Cardinals, which the 49ers won 20-17.
Between 2014 and 2018, the Arizona Cardinals won eight straight meetings against the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2014, long-time Cleveland Browns placekicker Phil Dawson and backup quarterback Colt McCoy signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
On January 14, 2015, Jim Tomsula was hired as head coach, replacing Jim Harbaugh. Geep Chryst was promoted to offensive coordinator, and Eric Mangini was hired as defensive coordinator.
On March 10, 2015, All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis announced his retirement from the NFL due to repeated injuries.
On April 30, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers unveiled their first ever alternate uniform, consisting of black jerseys and pants with red numerals and striping. Nike logos are in gold, while the standard solid red socks will be worn.
On January 4, 2016, the 49ers fired Jim Tomsula after a 5-11 season.
On January 14, 2016, Chip Kelly was hired as the 49ers' head coach.
On October 21, 2016, the 49ers were ranked as the worst professional sports franchise in North America by ESPN.
On December 24, 2016, the 49ers narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 22-21, ending a franchise-record 13-game losing streak.
In 2016, Colin Kaepernick started kneeling during the national anthem to protest the treatment of minorities in the United States, initiating a trend that spread throughout the NFL and caused much political controversy.
In 2016, the Los Angeles Rams' return to Los Angeles amplified the geographic animosity in their rivalry with the San Francisco 49ers.
On November 1, 2018, the San Francisco 49ers won the final regular season matchup of the "Battle of the Bay" by a score of 34-3, leaving the series tied 7-7.
In November 2018, a San Francisco 49ers cheerleader knelt during the US national anthem before a game against the Oakland Raiders, marking the first instance of an NFL cheerleader doing so.
Between 2014 and 2018, the Arizona Cardinals won eight straight meetings against the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2018, the 49ers unveiled a new alternate uniform, discarding their all-black alternates in favor of an all-white alternate made in the style of 1994, with larger letters and numerals and more pronounced shadows.
On December 29, 2019, the 49ers defeated the Seahawks 26–21 in the Week 17 regular-season finale, clinching the NFC West title and the number one seed for the first time since 1997.
In 2019, the San Francisco 49ers wore their alternate uniform once on the road, in their week 17 finale at Seattle.
In 2019, the chant of "Bang! Bang! Niner Gang!" was popularized by Bay Area rapper E-40 among San Francisco 49ers fans.
In the 2019 season, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers in the 2020 NFC Championship game at Levi's Stadium, winning 37–20.
On January 19, 2020, the 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37–20 in the NFC Championship game, advancing to their first Super Bowl since 2012.
In 2020, the 49ers finished with a 6-10 record, which was largely attributed to the high number of injuries the team suffered.
In 2020, the Oakland Raiders began playing their home games at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, effectively ending the geographic rivalry with the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2020, the San Francisco 49ers faced restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In the 2019 season the 49ers and Packers met in the 2020 NFC Championship game at Levi's Stadium where the 49ers won 37–20, but went on to lose Super Bowl LIV to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2021, the San Francisco 49ers unveiled a red version of the 1994 throwback uniforms for use in select home games.
In 2021, the San Francisco 49ers upset the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round, marking what was believed to be the greatest upset in the modern era of the team's rivalry.
In the 2021–2022 season, the Green Bay Packers proceeded to lose to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
On January 16, 2022, the 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23–17 in the Wild Card Round.
On January 30, 2022, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20–17 in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium, ending a 6-game loss-streak to the 49ers.
In 2022, the 49ers overcame a slow start to finish 13-4, winning their division. Brock Purdy became the starting quarterback after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, leading the team to the playoffs. They lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Conference Championship Round.
In 2022, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round game 19-12, continuing their winning streak against the Cowboys.
In 2022, the San Francisco 49ers unveiled a new version of the uniforms, featuring a saloon font and a 3 stripe jersey.
In the 2021–2022 season, the Green Bay Packers proceeded to lose to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
On January 1, 2023, the San Francisco 49ers met with the Raiders for the first time in Las Vegas, taking a slim overtime win with a field goal ending the game 37-34.
In June 2023, the enterprise branch of the San Francisco 49ers completed the acquisition of English soccer club Leeds United.
As of the 2023 season, the Seattle Seahawks lead the all-time series against the San Francisco 49ers with a record of 31–23.
From 1970 to 2023, the San Francisco 49ers have been division champions 22 times.
In 2023, Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo left the team, making Brock Purdy the starting quarterback. After a mid-season slump, the 49ers clinched the NFC West and the 1st seed in the NFC, finishing with a 12-5 record.
In Week 5 of the 2023-24 season, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 42-10, marking the largest win margin for the 49ers in the history of the rivalry.
In March 2024, Jed York acquired enough of his mother's equity in the 49ers to become principal owner. The 49ers finished the 2024 season with a 6–11 record.
As of April 8, 2024, this information about the San Francisco 49ers history has been compiled.
According to Forbes, as of August 2024, the 49ers are valued at $6.8 billion, making them the sixth most valuable team in the NFL.
As of 2024, the San Francisco 49ers lead the all-time series against the Los Angeles Rams with a record of 78-71-3.
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