49ers Announce Edward DeBartolo Sr. Team Hall of Fame
by Fooch on May 12, 2009 4:26 PM PDT
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The 49ers have announced the creation of the Edward DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame. The team Hall of Fame has been established to recognize players, coaches and executives who have made exceptional contributions to the organization.
Jed York made the announcement and I'm wondering how much he had to do with the development of the team Hall of Fame. While everybody understands the 49ers history, he seems to be helping in the push to make the past as much a part of this team as the future.
“As someone who was raised alongside 49ers legends,” said team President Jed York, “I am honored to be announcing the creation of the Edward DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame. This exclusive group will be comprised of those who have made our franchise what it is today.”
According to the team, as a prerequisite for induction, all 49ers Hall of Fame candidates must have displayed one or more of the following qualifications: outstanding production and performance on the field, key contributions to the team’s success, and/or the embodiment of the spirit and essence of the San Francisco 49ers.
As with most team-based Halls of Fame that's a bit of a nebulous description. Fortunately most folks can figure out who their team Hall of Famers are. For the purposes of this Hall of Fame, players who have had their jersey numbers already retired by the organization or have been selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame have been automatically enshrined in the 49ers Hall of Fame by the organization. A plaque with their likeness will be displayed prominently in the Hall of Fame at Candlestick Park. The initial members of the Hall of Fame will be recognized formally during Alumni Weekend on October 11, 2009, when the 49ers host the Atlanta Falcons.
I've listed the initial automatically eligible class after the jump. Just a heads-up, but it does not include Jerry Rice. He hasn't met the automatic qualifiers thus no automatic eligibility. Of course, one would think being the greatest wide receiver ever would be enough of an automatic qualifier. Either way, obviously he'll be in sooner rather than later.
The initial class includes:
John Brodie
Dwight Clark
Fred Dean
Jimmy Johnson
John Henry Johnson
Charlie Krueger
Ronnie Lott
Hugh McElhenny
Joe Montana
Leo Nomellini
Joe Perry
Bob St. Clair
Y.A. Tittle
Bill Walsh
Dave Wilcox
Steve Young
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Gotta add...
Bob McKittrick to that list.
Well, we're waiting....
by drummer on May 12, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
And..
Eddie JR… best owner ever!
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on May 12, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh.
So that’s how they’re circumventing the retirement of good players in the future. Interesting approach that I think I like.
by sfgfan on May 12, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How many players are eligible per year
and do they get their numbers retired?
and no Jerry Rice?
by foosball4949 on May 12, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and no Jerry Rice?
That was my first thought.
"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.
by thecrippesking on May 12, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
automatic inductions
Those listed were automatically inducted b/c they’re in the Hall of Fame or have had their jersey retired. Rice has not. No indication if those are the only players in the inaugural class.
by Fooch on May 12, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to chastise Jed York for using the word comprised where he should have used the word composed, but apparently the two can actually be used as synonyms – though the idea that they can’t is an extremely common misconception.
Although I hate relying on Merriam-Webster for these distinctions. I wish I still had my free subscription to the OED. The OED is way better….
Also, this is a cool thing. I would also say that it’s a pretty great way to ease the very real limitations created by the number retirement system. Which is not to say that numbers won’t still be retired. Of course they will. It’s just to say that something like this can rightfully allow number retirement to be an even more exclusive honor without shafting the great players who have to miss out on account of logistics.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 12, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that first paragraph
made me laugh.
“extremely common” my ass
by jfainsf49 on May 12, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the addendum that makes the statement true is that it’s an extremely common misconception among grammar nerds. Which is one of the reasons that I was misconceived about it to begin with.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 12, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't laughing at you
I was laughing with you, I think. I thought you were joking in a self deprecating way, I found it humorous and good natured.
by jfainsf49 on May 12, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah…. I see. Well, yes… of course….
do dee do….
/quickly retracts addendum
/pretends like this never happened
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 12, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s just to say that something like this can rightfully allow number retirement to be an even more exclusive honor without shafting the great players who have to miss out on account of logistics.
A more thorough way of saying what I said above. Basically, a good player, but not great, doesn’t have to have their number retired to be remembered, anymore. Guys like Brent Jones and Roger Craig will probably have to now hope for a miracle in order to have their number retired. Not that they’re living their waking moments hoping for the 49ers to retire their numbers or anything like that, anyway.
by sfgfan on May 13, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
jed york rulez
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
by 49erLou on May 12, 2009 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you drink too much, Lou
I have belly button lint older than Jed York.
by jfainsf49 on May 12, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
alcoholism is a disease
im powerless against it
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
by 49erLou on May 12, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derrick Deese also
Played every position on the O-Line and played very well… doesn’t get the props he deserves.
by bonbrillio on May 12, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well . . .
I kind of have a love/hate relationship with Roger which directly resulted from one play.
by bignerd on May 12, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGOB6rid5VI
Well, we're waiting....
by drummer on May 12, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
greatest.video.ever.
I’m gonna post this on the front page!
by Fooch on May 12, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bryant Young
Bryant Young should be the first inductee. He was a 49er for his entire career, and came back from the most horrific broken leg in MNF history (I think).
Bryant Young was the last link to the title, and never once complained, even in the toughest of times. He was the epitomy of work ethic. I think he’s my favourite Niner of all time, so I may be a bit biased here.
by Andrew Davidson on May 12, 2009 10:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it’ll be Rice.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 13, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a side note
I think the 49ers should not retire jerseys, just immortalize players in this Hall of Fame. That way, one day we can look back and see how many QBs wearing 16 made our HOF, or WRs wearing 80.
With the amount of excellent players our team has had, we are going to run out of jersey numbers. This HOF creates a way to immortalize our greats, without having to take away a jersey number. You can still hang “Montana 16” in the rafters, and things like that, but really, with a HOF dedicated to the team, there’s really no need for retired numbers anymore.
by Andrew Davidson on May 13, 2009 8:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Recievers
You actually left Jerry Rice off the team…..Get real!
Josephs117
by josephs117 on May 14, 2009 12:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no the 49ers left Jerry Rice off of the team
I’ve listed the initial automatically eligible class after the jump. Just a heads-up, but it does not include Jerry Rice. He hasn’t met the automatic qualifiers thus no automatic eligibility. Of course, one would think being the greatest wide receiver ever would be enough of an automatic qualifier.
and then Fooch posted the reason he was left off.
automatic inductions
Those listed were automatically inducted b/c they’re in the Hall of Fame or have had their jersey retired. Rice has not. No indication if those are the only players in the inaugural class.
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
by 49erLou on May 14, 2009 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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