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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, Frank Gore
SF 49ers all-time great Frank Gore (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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Greatest 49ers of all time: No. 22 – Frank Gore

Career Stats with 49ers: 2,442 carries, 11,073 rushing yards, 64 rushing touchdowns, 342 receptions, 2,883 receiving yards, 11 receiving touchdowns

In my opinion, Frank Gore is one of the most underrated running backs of all time. Obviously 49ers fans know how great he was during his days in the Bay, but football folks seem to overlook how awesome he has been throughout his career.

Put simply, Gore is about as tough as they come. You need a yard on fourth-and-one? Give the ball to Gore. Need a tough catch in the clutch because your wide receivers are being shut down? Gore is your guy. No matter what the 49ers asked for, the Miami (FL) product always found a way to deliver.

He may no longer play for the 49ers, but he’s still a dependable back even as the tread on his tires wears thin. Until the day he hangs up his cleats, Gore will likely be a capable contributor in the NFL.

It’s not very often a running back like Gore comes along. The 49ers enjoyed his presence on the roster for ten years, and will certainly always remember the dependable production and unwavering competitiveness he brought to the table.