49ers: Ranking the 5 Most Infamous Plays in Franchise History

San Francisco 49ers: Ranking the 5 Most Infamous Plays in Franchise History

Jan 19, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) tips the ball against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) for an interception by Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (not pictured) during the fourth quarter of the 2013 NFC Championship football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 19, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) recovers a fumble from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) during the fourth quarter of the 2013 NFC Championship football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

Niner Noise takes a grimacing look back into the past to see the most infamous plays in San Francisco 49ers history.

We shouldn’t ignore the past, even if it brings up painful memories for fans of the San Francisco 49ers.

And while the majority of moments in Niners history have been good, there are more than a handful of plays that stand the test of time for the wrong reasons.

Yes, Niner Noise takes a look back at the most infamous plays in 49ers history.

Not everything can cause a celebration. There has to be a loser on every play — an antihero of sorts for every great moment.

San Francisco isn’t immune to this.

So lets grind our teeth a bit and look back at the five most infamous plays in Niners history.

But let’s start out with some “dishonorable” mentions first.