49ers: Top 30 moments in San Francisco franchise history

San Francisco 49ers: Top 30 all-time moments in franchise history

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Former San Francisco 49er players Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana stand with a Super Bowl trophy during a public memorial service for former 49ers coach Bill Walsh August 10, 2007 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California. NFL Hall of Famer Bill Walsh, who was known by many as 'The Genius' for leading the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl championships, died last week at the age of 75 after a long battle with leukemia. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /

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The 49ers moved into Candlestick Park in 1971 and quickly made a home of their new venue. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 26: 49ers Move to Candlestick Park

1971 was a watershed year in 49ers history as the team packed up from Kezar Stadium and moved into its new home at Candlestick Park.

Candlestick had already been the home for the San Francisco Giants, but the stadium would eventually earn recognition as being just as much a part of 49ers lore as have many of the great players who have worn the red and gold.

This season would be the best San Francisco would have at its new facility during the decade. The 49ers would finish the year with a 9-5 record only to lose to the Cowboys once again in the playoffs, which fueled a budding rivalry between the two franchises.

The 49ers made the postseason again in 1972 but would suffer nearly a decade-long drought marked by bad records, poor front-office decisions and underwhelming performances on the field.