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HISTORYEDWARD J. DeBARTOLO SR. 49ERS HALL OF FAME (CONT.)CHARLIE KRUEGERDefensive Tackle, 1959-7349ers Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle (1960, 1964).Received All-Pro recognition in 1960, 1965 and1966. Had jersey retired in 1974.RONNIE LOTTDefensive Back 1981-9049ers Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2000Known as one of the most ferociousand feared players in NFL history.Played in 10 Pro Bowls and wonfour Super Bowl Championships.Earned All-Pro honors at three different positions:cornerback, free safety and strong safety.Registered 1,161 career tackles, including fiveseasons with at least 100 tackles. Ranks tied for6th in NFL history with 63 interceptions. Led theleague in interceptions in 1986 and 1991 andreturned five interceptions for touchdowns. Tiedfor the NFL record for postseason interceptionswith nine. Named to the 75th Anniversary All-Time team, 1980’s All-Decade team and SuperBowl Silver Anniversary team. Born May 8, 1959in Albuquerque, NM.HUGH McELHENNYHalfback, 1952-6049ers Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1970One of only three players to gainover 11,000 yards carrying the ball.Scored 60 career touchdowns,38 rushing, including a 42-yardtouchdown run on his first pro play in preseason.In 1952 McElhenny had the longest punt return(94) and longest play from scrimmage (89).Scored two touchdowns in first Pro Bowl afterhis rookie year. Also played for Minnesota Vikings(1961-62), New York Giants (1963) andDetroit Lions (1964). Played college football atUniversity of Washington. Born December 31,1928 in Los Angeles, CA.JOE MONTANAQuarterback, 1979-9249ers Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2000Solidified his place in pro sportsannals with numerous NFL recordsand a legendary reputation as aleader. Finished his career with40,551 yards passing and 273 touchdowns.Ranks second in team history with a 92.3 careerpasser rating and 62.3 completion percentage.Led league in passing in 1987 and ‘89.Won back-to-back NFL MVP awards in 1989and ‘90. Named Sports Illustrated Sportsmanof-the-Yearin 1990. Named Super Bowl MVPthree times. Directed team to the playoffs 12times and boasts a 95.6 passer rating in 23postseason games. Holds NFL postseason recordfor touchdowns (45), while ranking secondin 300-yard passing games (6), completions(460), attempts (734) and yards gained (5,772).Born June 11, 1956 in New Eagle, PA.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\35049ERS HALL OF FAMELEO NOMELLINIDefensive Tackle, 1950-6349ers Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1969Was the first ever draft choice afterthe 49ers joined the NFL. Playedevery 49ers game for 14 seasons.Altogether, he played in 174 consecutiveregular season games, including 10trips to the Pro Bowl, and played in 266 contests.“The Lion” became one of the few to benamed to an All-NFL team on both offense anddefense. Retired at age 39. Played college ball atthe University of Minnesota. Born June 19, 1924in Lucca, Italy.JOE PERRYFullback, 1948-60, ‘6349ers Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1969Was first player in NFL history togain 1,000 yards in two consecutiveseasons. His 9,723 rushingyards placed him second only toJim Brown when he retired. Finished career with12,505 combined yards. Nicknamed “The Jet”because of his quick starts. Also played for theBaltimore Colts (1961-62). Attended ComptonJunior College. Born January 22, 1927 in Stevens,AR.JERRY RICEWide Receiver, 1985-200049ers Hall of Fame: 2010Pro Football Hall of Fame: 2010Considered the best wide receiverin NFL history, Rice holds 14 regularseason records and 10 postseasonrecords. Among them, he isthe all-time leader in career receptions (1,549),receiving yards (22,895) and touchdown receptions(197). Rice, a 10-time All-Pro was selectedto 13 Pro Bowls and won three Super Bowlchampionships with the 49ers (1988, ‘89, ‘94).He was twice named AP NFL Offensive Playerof the Year (‘87, ‘93). Rice played his first 16seasons in San Francisco, where he holds nearlyevery 49ers receiving record. Born October 13,1962 in Starkville, MI.BOB ST. CLAIRTackle, 1954-5649ers Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1990Exceptional offensive lineman.Also played goal line defense andblocked 10 field goals in 1956.Once lost five teeth when blockinga punt. Earned All-NFL honors three timesand made five Pro Bowl appearances. AttendedUniversity of San Francisco and Tulsa. Born February18, 1931 in San Francisco, CA.// MEDIA GUIDE