RIP Freddie Solomon

Only 59, of liver cancer. A legend of the pre-Rice era and a positive role model.

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R.I.P

one of the most underrated players in Niners history IMO.

"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Feb 13, 2012 3:59 PM PST reply actions

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If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.

by wjackalope on Feb 13, 2012 4:18 PM PST reply actions

I fucking hate cancer

Way too many wonderful people have passed way too early. Thanks, Freddie, for the memories. It was a pleasure watching you perform at such a high level.

"(I)f you think you've got an inside track to absolute truth, you become doctrinaire, humorless and intellectually constipated." Saul Alinsky

by dianemarie on Feb 13, 2012 4:22 PM PST reply actions

I will never forget Freddie in the bad old days. He was the only thing approximating a strong WR in the mid to late 70’s. Correct me if I am wrong, but I remember one game in Detroit in 1978 when he even QB’d a bit. A talented player.

Other memories. His post pattern in the 1983 NFC game against Washington, that put us right back in that game. His reverse in the 1981 NFC game against Dallas. Altogether, a great player, and he will be missed.

Rest in Peace, Freddie Solomon!

by Steve8 on Feb 13, 2012 5:33 PM PST reply actions

he played QB in college

Solomon accounted for 5,803 yards of total offense, then 16th all-time in the NCAA, while rushing for 3,299, then first among all-time college quarterbacks. After his senior season of 1974, Solomon finished 12th in the Heisman Trophy balloting and received 13 first-place votes, even while playing for a small-school program that finished 6-5.

pretty impressive and something I was unaware of.

"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Feb 13, 2012 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

RIP #88

"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever

"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.

by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 13, 2012 5:38 PM PST reply actions

One of those guys

who seem nameless down the road. We remember Clark for the catch, and we remember Montana for being, well Joe Montana. I’ll be honest, I had to look this guy up, I was young when he played. Glad I did. RIP Freddie.

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by Arkie49er on Feb 13, 2012 6:36 PM PST reply actions

If Freddie could jump like Clark

We might remember him for the “Catch” as Joe overthrew him in the endzone on the previous play. Freddie was a key component of the Niners" initial success under Walsh..

"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."

by whatsURdeal on Feb 13, 2012 6:44 PM PST up reply actions