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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, Dave Wilcox
SF 49ers all-time great Dave Wilcox (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images) /

42. . OLB. San Francisco 49ers. Dave Wilcox. 14. player

Greatest 49ers of all time: No. 14 – Dave Wilcox

Career Stats with 49ers: 12 fumbles recovered, 14 interceptions, two touchdowns

Throughout the history of the NFL, truly elite linebackers have been very hard to come by. It just so happens the 49ers found one of them during the third round of the 1964 NFL Draft.

Dave Wilcox didn’t wait long to assert himself as one of the league’s top talents at linebacker. He took over as a starter in San Francisco as a rookie, and never looked back. Before his time with the 49ers was up, he had earned seven trips to the Pro Bowl, four All-Pro honors and an eventual trip to the Hall of Fame.

Nicknamed “The Enforcer,” Wilcox made his mark with tough, aggressive approach to the game and knack for sniffing out plays. Obviously, he was no stranger to creating turnovers either, evidenced by the above stats.

From his intimidating physicality to his durability (missed only one game due to injury in 11 seasons), Wilcox paid huge dividends for the 49ers. He cemented his status as one of the best linebackers to ever don the red and gold.