FOLLOW the story of the San Francisco 49ers from 1947 onwards, told through authentic Los Angeles Times newspaper reports. Relive their first Super Bowl victory in 1981, and every Super Bowl title since, the rise of Bill Walsh and Joe Montana and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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PONTIAC, MICHIGAN. The air is icy, but no one in red and gold can feel the cold. Joe Montana has just led a flawless drive, his precision and calm defining the moment. The final seconds tick away inside the Pontiac Silverdome — the San Francisco 49ers are seconds from history. The whistle blows, and it’s done: the 49ers have beaten the Cincinnati Bengals 26 – 21 to capture their first Super Bowl!
Follow the story of the San Francisco 49ers through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original Los Angeles Times reports dating back to the team’s early days in the late 1940s. This special edition charts the Niners’ journey to greatness — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The team’s beginnings in the AAFC
– Early NFL playoff runs in the 1970s
– The rise of Bill Walsh and Joe Montana in the 1980s
– The first Super Bowl victory (1981 season, played in January 1982)
– Super Bowl triumphs and the dynasty years that followed
– Highlights from recent seasons
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Niners fan, a lover of football history, or someone who remembers the glory days firsthand — this isn’t just a gift, but a piece of 49ers history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)
Pages: 150
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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