8 - Steve Young
12 - John Brodie
16 - Joe Montana
34 - Joe Perry
37 - jimmy Johnson
39 - Hugh McElhenny
42 - Ronnie Lott
70 - Charlie Krueger
73 - Leo Nomellini
79 - Bob St. Clair
87 - Dwight Clark
There is also a space for Bill Walsh among the team's retired numbers.
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10 players have had their numbers retired so far, although Jerry Rice and Steve Young's numbers aren't given out to any in coming players their numbers haven't been retired as yet.
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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.
Several players have worn number 58 for the 49ers, but the most famous would probably be linebacker Keena Turner, who played with the 49ers from 1980 through 1990 and was a member of four Super Bowl-winning teams.
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The two most famous players who have worn number 39 for the San Francisco 49ers were Hall-of-Fame running back Hugh McElhenny (1952-60) and Pro Bowl defensive back/kick returner Kermit Alexander (1963-69). The number was retired in 1971 by the 49ers franchise in McElhenny's honor following his 1970 Hall-of-Fame induction and in celebration of the 49ers' 25th anniversary.