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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, Bob St. Clair
SF 49ers all-time great Bob St. Clair (Getty Images) /

Bob St. Clair. 12. player. 42. . OT. San Francisco 49ers

Greatest 49ers of all time: No. 12 – Bob St. Clair

Career Stats with 49ers: 119 games played

A third-round pick of the 49ers in 1953, Bob St. Clair went on to become one of the greatest offensive linemen to ever grace the gridiron in San Francisco.

Primarily a right tackle during his career, St. Clair stood out due to his massive 6-9 frame and surprising athleticism. That mix of physical tools and talent earned him five trips to the Pro Bowl, including four straight from 1958 to 1961.

Known as “The Geek,” St. Clair spent almost his entire football career in San Francisco. He played high school football in San Francisco, went to the University of San Francisco (but finished at Tulsa after USF ended their football program) and spent his entire NFL career with the 49ers. I’m guessing he truly enjoyed life in the Bay Area.

St. Clair’s efforts with the 49ers eventually earned him a trip to the Hall of Fame in 1990.