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

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Greatest 49ers of all time: No. 23 – Gene Washington

Career Stats with 49ers: 371 receptions, 6,664 receiving yards, 59 receiving TDs, 5 carries, -1 rushing yard

The 49ers have had some outstanding wide receivers over the years, but one that often gets overlooked is Gene Washington. During his time in San Francisco, he was the top target and didn’t disappoint in that role.

Not only did he lead the league in receiving in 1970, but he earned four Pro Bowl invites as well as three All-Pro honors. His durability also can’t be understated, as he managed to miss only one game during his nine seasons with the 49ers.

While Washington didn’t finish his career with the team (he spent one year with the Detroit Lions before retirement), he certainly made the most of his time in the Bay Area.

Obviously, Washington doesn’t quite stack up to some of the 49ers’ other star receivers. Despite that fact, we must give credit where it’s due–the Stanford product was a star in his own right and did nothing but impress.