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San Francisco 49ers: 5 rival players Niners fans love to hate

By Robert Smith

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 8: Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach speaks about former teammate Bob Hayes Sr. at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2009 enshrinement ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 8, 2009 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 8: Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach speaks about former teammate Bob Hayes Sr. at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2009 enshrinement ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 8, 2009 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after he tips the ball leading to an intereption by outside linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 to clinch the victory for the Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after he tips the ball leading to an intereption by outside linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 to clinch the victory for the Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /

San Francisco 49ers fans have been treated to some incredible performances by Niners players and opponents’ players as well. Niner Noise looks at five rival players 49er fans love to hate.

Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, Dwight Clark.

Those are just a few of the iconic players that have donned the San Francisco 49ers’ scarlet and gold over the years.

And while we remember the terrific moments, plays and games they were in, there were also plenty of times we witnessed rival teams and players excel against the Niners.

We learned to hate some of those players over time, whether for their on-field exploits, their off-field exploits or a combination of the two.

Perhaps they had terrific stats or compiled wins when opposing our team. But whatever the reason, we grew to hate them and their team.

So without further adieu, I’ve narrowed the list to five rival players 49ers fans love to hate.