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The 49ers became the first team in the NFL to win 15 regular season games after the league expanded to a 16-game regular season in 1978, going 15-1 in 1984.
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Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, CA
Built: 2014
Capacity: 68,500
Surface: Bermuda Grass
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Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Population: 808,437 (2022)
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Team Colors
49ers Red/Gold
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Team History
- The San Francisco49ersbegan playing in 1946 as charter members of the All-America Football Conference. The AAFC merged with the NFL in 1949 and the49ersbecame the 10th-oldest franchise in the NFL.
- In 1977, Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. became the new team owner and hired coach Bill Walsh in 1979. Within three years, the49erswon their first Super Bowl in 1982 when they defeated the Bengals, 26-21.
- With Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, the49erswon three more Super Bowls, bringing their total to four by 1990.
- In 2019, under head coach Kyle Shanahan, the49erswent back to the playoffs for the first time since 2013 and advanced to Super Bowl LIV. The 49ers were defeated by theKansas City Chiefs, 31-20.
Team Facts
- Seasons: 79 (1946-2024)
- Winningest Coach: (W-L-T) George Seifert (98-30-0)
- Super Bowl Titles: 5
- Record going into 2024 season: (W-L-T) 624-515-16
- Playoff Record:39-25
- Most Career Yards Rushing:Frank Gore, 11,073 (2005-14)
- Most Career Yards Passing:Joe Montana, 35,124 (1979-92)
- Most Career Receptions:Jerry Rice, 1,281 (1985-2000)
- Most Career Sacks: Cedric Hardman, 108 (1970-79)*
- Most Career Interceptions: Ronnie Lott, 51 (1981-90)
- Most Career Points:Jerry Rice, 1,130 (1985-2000)
- Current Team Owner: Denise DeBartolo York
*Sacks prior to 1982 are not official
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