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Recalling the San Francisco 49ers’ Glory Years
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An array of information about the 49ers of the '80s and '90s, the team with the longest-lasting stretch of excellence in NFL history.
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Steve Young in the USFL
Steve Young’s first professional contract was with the Los Angeles Express of the USFL. He made his debut with the Express on April 1, 1984 at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, against the New Jersey Generals. New Jersey’s most recognizab...
Some Questions for 49ers Reporter Kevin Lynch
In February I talked with long-time 49ers reporter Kevin Lynch, now with the San Francisco Chronicle, about the 49ers’ dynasty, especially the 1988 49ers. The full interview is in the appendix to my e-book about the ‘88 49ers. You can buy...
The 1988 NFC Championship at Soldier Field
The 49ers’ 28-3 win over the Chicago Bears at a frigid Soldier Field in January 1989 was one of the great games in 49ers history, and it set up the memorable Super Bowl XXIII vs. Cincinnati to close out Bill Walsh’s career as coach with a...
1990: Super Bowl XXIV
The San Francisco Chronicle’s cover page for the 49ers’ 55-10 win over the Denver Broncos to win Super Bowl 24 in New Orleans: ...
Brian Pariani
Pariani came to the 49ers as a scouting assistant in 1990. He was a native son, born in San Francisco, then moving north to Kentfield and playing three sports at Marin Catholic High School. He was an offensive coaches assistant for the 49ers from 199...
Carl Jackson, 49ers Assistant Coach
Carl Jackson was a coach with the Iowa Hawkeyes for most of his career, including all of the ’80s and the first half of this decade, but he left Iowa for San Francisco in 1992 to serve as running backs coach. He left the 49ers after 1996 to go ...

