Then Steve Said to Jerry...: The Best San Francisco 49ers Stories Ever Told (Best Sports Stories Ever Told) Book

The City of San Francisco nested its candlestick Park atop Candlestick Point, and christened the venue in 1959. Unlike the transplanted teams that once called the West Coast home, the 49ers have always belonged to San Francisco- and remain the city's most beloved sports team. From their early days in the All-America Football Conference to joining the fledgling NFL following the 1949 season, the Niners established themselves as a team of contenders. Five trips to the Super Bowl in the 1980s and 1990s earned the team five championships. San Francisco's rocky road to immortality, however, was paved with years of beatings at the hands of its archrivals, the Los Angeles Rams, and playing local second-fiddle to their widely popular Bay Area neighbors, the Oakland Raiders. Chronicles more than four decades of the greatest San Francisco 49ers stories as told by coaches, players, rivals and even fans- from the hiring of legendary coach Bill Walsh, to the unrivaled dynasty established in the 1980s and 1990s, to the promise of today's rebuilding efforts. Veteran NFL writer Steve Silverman presents a fascinating insider's view of the most important people and moments in Niners history. Along the way, devoted fans will enjoy reading about the greatest stars from the team's lively past- including Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, Steve Mariucci, Jesse Sapolu, and Terry Owens- and learning what made their achievements in the red and gold unforgettable. Dedicated Niners fans will enjoy exploring the team's early history and glory years. Learn the story of the 1979 third-round draft pick who went on to earn four Super Bowl rings, "The Catch" against the Dallas Cowboys in 1982, the discovery of the greatest receiver of all time, and the fabled transition from one Super Bowl MVP quarterback to another. This book is a tribute to the lasting legacy of the San Francisco 49ers.Read More