Legacy of Greatness: A Photographic History of the San Francisco 49ers’ First 75 Years

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle celebrates a 2nd-quarter reception against the Los Angeles Rams during a game at Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, on Oct. 13, 2019. Scott Strazzante/The Chronicle

Joe Montana drops back as the San Francisco 49ers play the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium, Jan. 20, 1985. Frederic Larson/The Chronicle

Richard Sherman (25) enters the field for introductions before the San Francisco 49ers played the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Dec. 21, 2019. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle

San Francisco 49ers running back Hugh McElhenny gains 11 yards. Photo taken on Aug. 13, 1960. Barney Peterson/The Chronicle

San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo runs off the field after Niners' 27-10 win over Minnesota Vikings in an NFC Divisional playoff game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2020. Scott Strazzante/The Chronicle

49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26 to win Super Bowl XXIX, Jan. 29, 1995. Jerry Rice caught three touchdowns in the game. Deanne Fitzmaurice/The Chronicle

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle and Jimmy Garoppolo after the Niners' 37-20 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 19, 2020. Scott Strazzante/The Chronicle

Quarterback John Brodie, seen here addressing the media in 1973, scored on a 1-yard run with under two minutes left to beat the Vikings in frigid Metropolitan Stadium. The score provided the difference in the 49ers 17-14 win in the divisional playoff round. Terry Schmitt/The Chronicle

Former San Francisco 49ers Jerry Rice and Keena Turner are seen before Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Feb. 2, 2020. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle

"The Run" Steve Young's long touchdown run against the Vikings at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, Oct. 30, 1988. Tom Levy/The Chronicle

San Francisco 49ers' Tevin Coleman stiff arms Los Angeles Rams' John Johnson III during a 2nd-quarter touchdown run during a game at Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles on Oct. 13, 2019. Scott Strazzante/The Chronicle

From left: San Francisco 49ers’ Y.A. Tittle, Hugh McElhenny and Frankie Albert, July 22, 1952. Bob Campbell/The Chronicle

Jerry Rice and Steve Young after the 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26 to win Super Bowl XXIX, Jan. 29, 1995. Mike Maloney/The Chronicle

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Celebrate 75 years of San Francisco 49ers football with this hardcover collector’s book

Name: Legacy of Greatness: A Photographic History of the San Francisco 49ers’ First 75 Years
Brand: San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, CA)
SKU: 9781597259897
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ISBN: 9781597259897

Celebrate 75 years of San Francisco 49ers football with this hardcover collector’s book. Featuring historic photos from the early days through modern seasons, front pages, and stories from the award-winning journalists of the San Francisco Chronicle, this coffee-table book gives readers an inside look at the rich history of the 49ers. Get this 160-page book and commemorate your favorite team’s diamond anniversary today!

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Title: Legacy of Greatness: A Photographic History of the San Francisco 49ers’ First 75 Years
Hardcover, collector's edition
ISBN: 9781597259897
160 pages
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Specifications

Title: Legacy of Greatness: A Photographic History of the San Francisco 49ers’ First 75 Years
Hardcover, collector's edition
ISBN: 9781597259897
160 pages
Published by Pediment Publishing
Printed in North America
Out of stock

Presented bY

About the book

Celebrate 75 years of San Francisco 49ers football with this hardcover collector’s book

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What if I don't like the book?
We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't like it, return it for a full refund!
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You're purchasing direct from the publisher here, and supporting a small, independent publisher. This title may also be available in bookstores and other retail outlets.
Is this book available wholesale, or in bulk?
Yes! We sell to retail outlets across the United States, and sell to companies looking to purchase in bulk for gifts or other purposes. Please see more, here.

Note: This book is an unofficial account of the history of the 49ers from news coverage by The San Francisco Chronicle, and is not endorsed by the NFL or the San Francisco 49ers.

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