49ers bench during a game at Kezar Stadium; team physician, Frankie Albert (63), Gordy Soltau (51), Jim Powers (62), Alyn Beals (53), Verl Lillywhite (71), and Leo Nomellini (42) 1950 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON125
Running back Joe Perry dives for a touchdown during a 17-21 loss to the New York Yanks at Kezar Stadium October 9, 1949 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON143
Halfback Hugh McElhenny receives a pass during a 17-13 victory over the Baltimore Colts before a crowd of 59,950 at Kezar Stadium and hundreds more crowding nearby rooftops December 8, 1957 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON013
Running back Joe Perry rushes behind guards Lou Palatella (68) and Bruce Bosley (77) during a 17-13 victory over the Baltimore Colts at Kezar Stadium December 8, 1957 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON040
Halfback Hugh McElhenny charges though an open hole during a 14-27 loss to the Chicago Bears at Kezar Stadium October 26, 1958 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON012
Wide receiver R. C. Owens makes a leaping catch during a preseason 24-17 victory over the Washington Redskins at Kezar Stadium August 16, 1959 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON114
Quarterback Bobby Waters rushes from the shotgun formation for eleven yards during a 35-0 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Kezar Stadium October 8, 1961 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON066
Quarterback John Brodie prepares to pass during a 27-24 victory over the Detroit Lions at Kezar Stadium October 23, 1966 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON117/R2015.1505.015
Linebacker Dave Wilcox prepares to tackle running back Leroy Kelly during the third quarter of a 34-31 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Kezar Stadium September 27, 1970 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON209
Defensive end Tommy Hart pursues running back Mike Thomas during a 21-24 loss to the Washington Redskins at Candlestick Park November 7, 1976 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON158
Running back Paul Hofer dives for a touchdown during a 20-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Candlestick Park November 25, 1979 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON190
“The Catch”: Wide receiver Dwight Clark reaches for a touchdown reception during the final minute of a 28-27 NFC Championship victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park January 10, 1982 Photo by Frank Rippon (1918–2000) RIPPON028