The 1970 San Francisco 49ers enjoyed a breakthrough season under head coach Dick Nolan, finishing 10-3-1 and winning the franchise’s first division title. Quarterback John Brodie was named NFL MVP, leading an offense featuring Gene Washington and Ken Willard. San Francisco defeated the Minnesota Vikings 17-14 in the divisional playoffs before losing 17-10 to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game. The loss was also the 49ers’ final game at Kezar Stadium. Rookie cornerback Bruce Taylor was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Offered is a Wilson SF Forty Niners team signed football by 40 Plus members of the squad in ballpoint pen.
Highlights include: Cas Banaszek (D. 19), Ed Beard (D.23), Randy Beisler, Bill Belk, Forrest Blue (D. 2011) 2 x All-Pro, 4 X Pro Bowl, John Brodie, Carter Campbell (in his only year with the Niners and his rookie year), Elmer Collett, Doug Cunningham (D. 2015), Earl Edwards (D. 24), Johnny Fuller, Bruce Gossett, Tommy Hart (D. 2024), Jimmy Johnson (HOF), Lee Johnson (D.23), Ted Kwalick, Frank Nunley (D. 24), John Isenbarger (D. 24), Woody Peoples, Al Randolph, Preston Riley, Sam Silas (D. 23), Bruce Taylor (1st round pick and Defensive R.O.Y.), Mike Simpson, Jim Sniadecki, Jim Strong (D. 19), Jimmy Thomas (D. 2017), Bill Tucker (D. 2015), Gene Washington, Dave Wilcox (HOF), Ken Willard, Dick Witcher, Bob Windsor, and many others.
Historic team in 49ers franchise history!
