When he came to Oakland in 1963, the Raiders were a hot mess. Having won a single game the year before, they lacked an identity. Enter Al...

Most people might not know this, but the 49ers and the Browns had one of the sports bigger rivalries in the late 1940s. While those two...

Throughout NFL history, there have been numerous coaches that have struggled mightily to become a champion. For some, they would never...

As a child, Ken Norton Jr. had watched his father beat Muhammad Ali. Inspired by the moment, young Ken knew what he wanted in life: to...

In their early years, the burgeoning city of Oakland didn't have a stadium for their professional football team. So the Raiders traveled...

Oftentimes, a coach can be an excellent teacher coaching a specific position or unit, but falls flat on his face as a head coach. In...

From very early in his life, Russ Francis had always been a maverick, often taking to the air to get away from life's struggles. On...

Jersey numbers hold a special place in the hearts of sports fans all over the world. When you think of the number 99, more often than not, you think of Wayne Gretzky. When you think of numbers 23 or 80, you would most likely think of Michael Jordan and Jerry Rice. Jersey numbers are not just numerical, they carry an identity earned through the blood sweat and tears of hard work. While the San Francisco 49ers are the only team in the NFL to be named after a number, a select fe

Often regarded as one of the most polarizing figures in NFL history, Deion Sanders truly possessed a unique blend of athletic grace and...

Often regarded as one of the great quarterback whisperers of his time, two of Bill Walsh's quarterbacks are often forgotten. Ironically,...

It was Ring Night, a night where the San Francisco 49ers were celebrating all of their triumphs from the year before, highlighted by...

America is a land full of opportunity. To date, there is just one man who is enshrined in both the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as...

While it is not often considered until it is too late, the position of backup quarterback is often vital to the success of a great team....

It's often sad to see just how much can change in a dozen years. When Aldon Smith stepped across the stage in the 2011 NFL Draft, no one...

The San Francisco 49ers of the late 1980s were a nearly unstoppable force, boasting a slew of athletes that read like a Hall of Fame...

In the vast world of coaching, sometimes a coach will cut his teeth with an organization for a short time before becoming their bitter...

Recently 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy has taken the NFL by storm, leading his team to five straight wins and putting them in a...

It has been said that the NFL is a stepping-stone to one's life's work. After their playing career end, professional opportunities come...

Wine making is a long. intricate process which thrives on hard work and dedication. Coming from a wine making family in Napa Valley, Dick...

It is well known that California is the birthplace of many bands and genres of music. However, the two cities most responsible for this...