Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Broncos
By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Athletic drama and coaching intrigue factor into nearly every 49ers-Broncos matchup, but in Super Bowl XXIV San Francisco clearly outclassed its Rocky Mountain opponent in both phases of the game. It was billed as a showdown in New Orleans between hot shot quarterbacks Joe Montana and John Elway. Singer…
Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Chiefs
49ers and Chiefs First Met on Monday Night Football This story appears in the Oct. 5 issue of the San Francisco 49ers Gameday magazine. By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Monday Night Football was in its infancy in 1971 when San Francisco hosted its first primetime game, a matchup between the 49ers and the Kansas City…
Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Eagles
Fists Fly at Kezar Stadium when 49ers Face Philadelphia Eagles This story appears in the Sept. 28 issue of the San Francisco 49ers Gameday magazine. By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Kezar Stadium, the 49ers original home field, had a large crew of notoriously rowdy football fans. They came out in full force for the 1953…
Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Cardinals
By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian The 49ers and Cardinals have met in half-a-dozen cities since their first game in 1951. The Cardinals played out of Chicago in the 1950s, relocated to St. Louis in the 1960s, then finally settled in Arizona. But the two clubs made one historic journey together in 2005. This Sunday…
Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Bears
This story appears in the Sept. 14 issue of the San Francisco 49ers Gameday magazine. By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian The long standing rivalry between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears has seen its share of dramatic, sinister and even comical moments. The two clubs met for the first time in 1950. Over…
Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Cowboys
The San Francisco 49ers visit the Dallas Cowboys to open the 2014 regular season. The two teams have been playing against each other since 1960 and created many everlasting memories. Chief among them: “The Catch” by 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark to give the hometown team the 1981 NFC title. The 49ers Museum presented by…