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2000-LB Dave Wilcox (1964-74). Nicknamed “The Intimidator” by coaches andteammates for his tough, hard-nosed playing style. Considered to be one of the finestoutside linebackers to ever play the game. Earned seven Pro Bowl nominationsand was a seven-time All-Pro selection. Was selected by his teammates as the LenEshmont Award winner as the team’s most inspirational and courageous player in1967. Had his best season as a professional in 1973, recording 104 tackles, 13 forloss, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Recovered12 career fumbles for 48 yards and one touchdown. Born September 29, 1942 inEugene, OR.Dave WilcoxSteve Young2005-QB Steve Young (1987-99). One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history,standing as the most accurate passer in league history with a 96.8 quarterbackrating. Ranks 22nd all-time with 2,667 career completions, 21st all-time with33,124 passing yards and 19th all-time with 232 touchdown passes. Dominatingarm strength and mobility yielded 232 regular season touchdown tosses and 4,239rushing yards during his years at Tampa Bay (1985-86) and San Francisco (1987-99). Recorded 28, 300-yard passing games during his prolific career, holding anNFL record for most consecutive 300-yard games with six in 1998. His 43 rushingtouchdowns are the most by a quarterback in pro football history. Was a twotimeNFL Most Valuable Player (1992 & 1994) and Super Bowl XXIX MVP. Earnedseven consecutive Pro Bowl nominations (1992-98) and was All-Pro (1992-94).Six touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXIX victory over San Diego stands as a SuperBowl record. Born October 11, 1961 in Salt Lake City, UT.2008-DE Fred Dean (1981-85). One of the first true pass-rushers in the game,Dean’s revolutionary play made an immediate impact upon joining the 49ers in a1981 mid-season trade. Went on to help 49ers win Super Bowl XVI and Super BowlXIX. Recorded 93.5 sacks in career, including 40 sacks in five seasons with 49ers torank seventh on team’s all-time list. Posted career-high 17.5 sacks in 1983. Was afour-time Pro Bowler (1979-81, 83) and All-Pro (1979-81, 83). Earned UPI’s NFCDefensive Player of the Year (1981). Born February 24, 1952 in Arcadia, LA.Fred Dean