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10 Reasons You Know You’re a San Francisco 49ers Fan

By Peter Panacy

Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fans tailgate with flags before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fans tailgate with flags before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 6, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers former owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. (Edward DeBartolo Jr.) looks on during a press conference to announce the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 9: You Think Eddie DeBartolo Was the Greatest

If only Hall of Famer Eddie DeBartolo owned the 49ers.

Just think of the accolades San Francisco had during his tenure — five Super Bowls, Hall of Fame players, countless great moments. DeBartolo was at the helm when the Niners became a dynasty.

True, he had some ugly moments at the beginning. But forgiving DeBartolo for former general manager Joe Thomas became easy in the 1980s.

But then DeBartolo got into a little bit of trouble and had to sell his team to the York family.

No one needs a reminder of how that’s gone. Well, outside of the Jim Harbaugh era and, hopefully, that of now-head coach Kyle Shanahan.

DeBartolo is still adored by Niners fans everywhere, and deservedly so. He made the 49ers into a marquee franchise.