The San Francisco 49ers franchise began in 1946 as part of the All-American Football Conference. When that league folded following the 1949 season, the 49ers (along with the Cleveland Browns) were invited to join the NFL for the 1950 season.
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The San Francisco 49ers team was founded in 1946 and joined the All-America Football Conference the same year. They joined the NFL in 1950.
They were named for the gold prospectors of 1849 who created the city and county of San Francisco.
In 2011, the San Francisco 49ers had a 13-3record.
Alex Boone is number 75 on the San Francisco 49ers.
Carter Bykowski is number 71 on the San Francisco 49ers.
Cornellius Carradine is number 95 on the San Francisco 49ers.
Frank Gore is number 21 on the San Francisco 49ers.