San Francisco 49ers

I remember exactly where I was when Montana hit Dwight Clark at the back of the end zone for the game winning TD over the Cowboys in the 1981 NFC Championship. I wasn't anywhere exciting, but I guess this is the equivalent of the moon landing for NFL fans who grew up in the 80s. Walsh over Landry. The man who revolutionized the game in the 80s over the man who revolutionized the game in the 70s. It ushered in the popularity of the West Coast offense, which would later change defensive strategies.

Older helmets

That silver helmet is pretty cool, not that their normal maroon and dark gold is shabby or anything.

Founded in 1946 in the All-America Football Conference. Joined NFL in 1950.

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