Yes, the San Francisco 49ers retired Joe Montana's jersey number, 16, in 1997. This honor was bestowed upon Montana in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the team and his Hall of Fame career as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. The retirement ceremony took place during halftime of a game against the Denver Broncos on December 15, 1997.
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Steve Young wore #8 with the 49ers.
On August 19, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Rice would sign a contract with them, allowing him to retire as a member of the team where his career began. On August 24, Jerry Rice officially retired as a San Francisco 49er, signing a one-day ceremonial contract for $1,985,806.49 - 1985 being the year he was drafted, 80 for his jersey number, 06 being the year he returned to the 49ers and 49 for his team. That figure was strictly ceremonial, and Rice received no money. There was a halftime ceremony to honor the wide receiver during the 49ers' matchup with the Seattle Seahawks on November 19.
George Seifert was the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers from 1989 through 1996.Seifert would return to the NFL in 1999 as the Carolina Panthers head coach until 2001.
The 49ers do not stink.
I hate to root for the San Francisco 49ers enemies, but the New Orleans Saints were the San Francisco 49ers enemies. So, I am going to root for the San Francisco 49ers enemy. That is the Seattle Seahawks.