An introduction to the San Francisco 49ers professional football team. Includes information about the team's history, stadium, star players, uniforms and more. Features a true or false quiz, photos, vintage trading cards reproductions, maps, and records. Includes access to the Team Spirit Overtime website which provides regularly updated information and photos. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text. Table of Contents, glossary, additional resources and index.

Frankie Albert. Leo Nomellini. Bob St. Clair. Jimmy Johnson. Joe Montana. Jerry Rice. Bill Walsh. Steve Young. Ronnie Lott. Hugh McElhenny. Joe Perry. John Henry Johnson. Roger Craig. The legendary names roll off the tongue of every 49ers fan--never to be forgotten. Since 1946 when they were born into the All-American Football League, the 49ers have been pro football's most exciting and envied franchise. All of the cliffhangers and heartbreakers at grand old Kezar Stadium, and the blustering winds of Candlestick Park . . . where games were decided in the last seconds. The 49ers' unrivaled record includes 5 Super Bowl appearances and 5 victories, 17 NFC Western division titles, and an unbelievable 16 consecutive seasons with at least 10 regular-season wins. Eleven 49ers have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. San Francisco 49ers is a must for every fan's library. Packed with over 200 rare archival photographs and stories and statistics, this collection is a detailed tribute to the 49ers' most memorable seasons, in all their undying glory.

Ever seen a piece of sourdough bread roaming the sidelines of a football game? If you’re at a San Francisco 49ers game, don’t worry, that’s just Sourdough Sam, the team’s mascot. “The San Francisco 49ers” by Mark Stewart offers young fans a look into one of the most beloved teams in the NFL while including fun facts, team spotlights such as Joe Montana and Patrick Willis, and pictures of 49ers memorabilia. Have a young fan who likes to argue sports? Don’t miss the “Great Debates” section where readers get insight into some of the greatest debates surrounding the 49ers and professional football!

A franchise legacy book that celebrates the newest home of the San Francisco 49ers and explores the history of this storied team. Spanning the team’s roots at Kezar Stadium and the dynasty of Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, and Jerry Rice at Candlestick up to opening day at Levi’s® Stadium, San Francisco 49ers: From Kezar to Levi’s® is a must for niners fans of every generation. A celebration of the newest home of one of football’s most iconic teams, San Francisco 49ers: From Kezar to Levi’s explores the legacy of this legendary franchise. Expert commentary; previously unpublished interviews with former players and team executives; and iconic and never-before-seen images from the 49ers’ archive present a rich history that sets the stage for the team’s move to the new, state-of-the-art Levi’s® Stadium and its opening day in 2014. The design and construction of Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara, California, were inspired by the team’s mission to integrate forward-thinking technology and digital innovations into a next-generation, eco-friendly football stadium that would be as iconic as the team it hosts. An engineering marvel, Levi’s® Stadium features an open layout, great views of the action on the field as well as the surrounding Silicon Valley, and innovative features such as stadium-wide Wi-Fi capability, mobile connectivity, IPTV, colossal HD video boards measuring over 13,000 square feet, a cutting-edge mobile app offering instant replay and concessions ordering, as well as a team store and museum—all designed to maximize the fan experience at the heart of 49ers football and revealed here in compelling detail. Get to know the story behind the vision and historic construction efforts of Levi’s® Stadium as you trace the 49ers’ history from its early beginnings at Kezar and the dynasty of Bill Walsh and Joe Montana at Candlestick to the recent revitalization of the team and their unmatched new home. Containing more than 300 photos, this deluxe volume offers details and insights into the teams, players, and games that have defined the 49ers over nearly seven decades, as well as the new stadium that will carry the franchise into the future. A must-have for any fan, San Francisco 49ers: From Kezar to Levi’s offers a front-row seat to football history.

Rare photos and heartfelt letters from fans of San Francisco 49ers hero Dwight Clark Featuring essays by Edward J. DeBartolo Jr., Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Brian Murphy, and Kelly Clark, Letters to 87 offers rare photos and heartfelt letters from fans of San Francisco 49ers hero Dwight Clark. Football fans will always remember "The Catch" as the moment a dynasty was born. When Dwight Clark received the touchdown pass that sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl in 1982, an indelible moment was etched into the history of the NFL. Later, as Clark battled ALS, he and sportswriter Matt Maiocco put out a call to fans, asking them to share their memories of this moment. The letters that Clark and Maiocco received tell the story of how the man who wore number 87 brought together a city and a franchise through his sincerity, his loyalty, and his spirit for life and the game. All royalties will go the the Golden Heart Fund, a nonprofit arm of the 49ers that helps support former 49er players. Find out more at www.lettersto87.com.

This fully illustrated celebration of the San Francisco 49ers highlights the great players, coaches, teams, and moments that have made the Niners one of the most successful franchises in football history.

The San Francisco 49ers shaped the NFL throughout the 1980s with their unique blend of precision, panache, and preparation. Three decades later, NFL teams are still copying the system and the methods that made the 49ers unlike any other organization in professional sports. Now fans of this dynamic franchise will relive all the action and thrills of 49ers football through the eyes of one of the greatest San Francisco legends of all time: Roger Craig. Star of three of the 49ers Super Bowl wins, Roger Craig was one of the most productive players in franchise history. The first player in NFL history to top 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season, he used his knee-churning, eyes-wide-open style to earn four trips to the Pro Bowl and score a Super Bowl–record three touchdowns in one game. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline, Roger Craig uses his trademark vision to capture some of the moments that defined the organization during its glory years, and up the present day. Included are stories about all of the men who shaped the direction of the franchise, including such luminaries as Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, George Seifert, and more. Fans will relive all the great moments and read some never-before-told stories from a man who kept his eyes open to everything during his fascinating career.

Aaron Rodgers is a Super Bowl champion and an NFL legend. But some wondered if he would ever make it to that level. Raised in a family of athletes, Rodgers loved sports and was a talented quarterback. After receiving no offers from top colleges to play football, he played a year with his local college. Then everything changed. In 2005, Rodgers began his pro football career with the Green Bay Packers. Explore his life on and off the field.

As a longtime reporter on the 49ers beat, Matt Barrows has lived and breathed Niners football through times of greatness, defeat, and reinvention. In If These Walls Could Talk: San Francisco 49ers, Barrows provides insight into the 49ers' inner sanctum as only he can. Featuring players and coaches like Jim Harbaugh, Colin Kaepernick, Kyle Shanahan, and Jimmy Garoppolo, this indispensable volume is your behind-the-scenes pass.

This popular quarterback has lead the New England Patriots to repeated Super Bowl wins. Young readers will find out how Brady's hard work and leadership skills helped him become the football superstar he is today.