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Greatest all-time San Francisco 49ers

By Gil Alcaraz IV

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 15: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome on October 15, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 15: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome on October 15, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Greatest 49ers, Dwight Clark
SF 49ers all-time great Dwight Clark (Getty Images) /

18. player. 42. . WR. San Francisco 49ers. Dwight Clark

Greatest 49ers of all time: No. 18 – Dwight Clark

Career Stats with 49ers: 506 receptions, 6,750 receiving yards, 48 receiving TDs, six carries, 50 rushing yards

Honestly, I don’t think Dwight Clark was as great as some folks make him out to be. Sure, he had some spectacular catches during his career, but it’s almost as if 49ers fans remember “The Catch” and automatically mark Clark as this otherworldly talent.

Now don’t get me wrong–Clark was an outstanding pass-catcher for San Francisco. He obviously had a reliable pair of hands, was a great athlete, and always found ways to make himself a dependable target for his quarterbacks.

During his nine seasons in San Francisco, Clark also had two Pro Bowl selections and was named an All-Pro once.

Just remember–the greatness of a player is a culmination of what they achieved over their career. While Clark made a big impact on this franchise, we must keep in mind that one historic catch does not make a player a superstar. If that were the case, guys like David Tyree should be in the Hall of Fame.