49ers: Ranking San Francisco's GOATs at each position

Ranking the San Francisco 49ers GOATs at each position.

By James Jones | Jul 24, 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 20: Former San Francisco 49ers player Jerry Rice is seen during a ceremony honoring the 1981-82 team at halftime of the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Levi's Stadium on December 20, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Tyrone Young #89 of the New Orleans Saints goes up for a reception against cornerback Dana McLemore #43 of the San Francisco 49ers during a game at Candlestick Park on September 16, 1984 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 30-20. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) /

Returner: Dana McLemore

Dana McLemore was a 10th-round pick by the 49ers in 1982. He played cornerback for the team from 1982 through 1986. His claim to fame, though, came as a kick and punt returner.

He played five seasons with the 49ers and managed to amass more return yards than any other player in the history of the franchise. No argument or debate here, even though it pained me to not list wide receiver John Taylor in this spot.

McLemore simply put up ridiculous numbers in a much shorter period of time.

Taylor had a total of 149 returns for 1,517 yards over eight years. McLemore finished with 1,531 yards on 142 returns. The proof is in the numbers.

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Honorable mentions: John Taylor, Dexter Carter