Why did the San Francisco 49ers wear stickers with the numbers 34 and 35 on their helmets?

Answer 1

The numbers are to honor former 49ers that passed away within the year

34 - Joe 'The Jet' Perry

35 - John Henry Johnson

both were members of the Million Dollar Backfield in San Francisco and finished their careers in the top 5 of career rushing yards at the time.

Answer 2

The number 34 is being worn on the 49er helmets in memory of Joe "The Jet" Perry. The number 35 is being worn to honor John Henry Johnson.

Answer 3

#4 Joe Perry, and #35 John Henry Johnson, both passed away, and both along with Hugh McElhenny were part of the "Million Dollar Backfield". All 3 are in the HOF.

Answer 4

The numbers were worn by the great San Francisco running backs Joe Perry and John Henry Johnson, respectively, who both died in 2011.