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DWIGHT CLARK DAY

This week’s game against the Dal- The backdrop was a postseason las Cowboys will feature a special matchup with the Dallas Cowboys halftime event featuring for- on January 10, 1982. In the early 70’s, mer 49ers WR , the Cowboys had knocked the 49ers the day will celebrate his many out of the playoffs three straight contributions to the organization times and this was San Francisco’s as a player (1979-87), a front office ex- first playoff appearance since that ecutive (1989-98), and in his current time. role as 49ers Hall of Fame consultant. In a back-and-forth game, the Fans will enjoy numerous “Dwight 49ers trailed the Cowboys 27-21 with Clark” themed elements throughout 4:54 to play. Behind , the game, meant to show love and , and support for one of the most adored men to ever wear the red and others, the 49ers moved 83 yards to gold. the Dallas six. Then on a third down play, Montana rolled to his right In honor of Clark, the 49ers have and threw to the back of the end zone where Dwight Clark leaped named the Golden Heart Fund as high and hauled the ball in with his fingertips. this game’s 50/50 Raffle Beneficiary. The pass was completed and the The Golden Heart Fund, which serves play is now simply known as “The current and future 49ers alumni who are in need of financial, medi- Catch,” arguably the single-most cal, psychological or emotional support, will also be the recipient of famous moment in Bay Area sports 25% of proceeds from sales of Dwight Clark apparel purchased on history and one of the greatest in gameday at Levi’s Stadium. NFL history. A special halftime presentation will feature a tribute to the 49ers Still, there was drama to come. 1981 Championship team and the historic moments that led to their Eric Wright made a game-saving victory. More than 30 alumni will take center field, while tackle on Drew Pearson and Law- Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana addresses the crowd. The Super rence Pillars forced a Bowl XVI season included “The Catch.” fumble that was recovered by . The 28-27 win sent the WHERE CLARK RANKS IN 49ers to their first Super Bowl and an 49ERS TEAM HISTORY NFL dynasty was officially launched. CAREER CAREER Dwight Clark’s life-sized statue 3RD REC. YDS. (6,750) 6TH TD RECEPTS. (48) of “The Catch” displayed in the Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr. CAREER CAREER 49ers Hall of Fame RECEPTS. (506) GAMES PLAYED BY 4TH 6TH A TE/WR (134) GOLDEN NUGGETS COMMUNITY CORNER

• In his first extended action in the NFL last week at Was. (10/15/17), • As part of their Community Tuesday program- QB C.J. Beathard completed 19 of 36 passing atts. for 245 yds. ming, the 49ers will host a cleat design event in and 1 TD. His 245 passing yds. were the 2nd-most in a single-game honor of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats cam- COMMUNITY by a rookie QB in franchise history [QB Tom Owen – 316 passing paign on Tuesday, October 24th at Levi’s Stadi- TUESDAY yds. at Chi. (11/17/74)]. um at 4:00 p.m. PT. • RB Carlos Hyde has registered 1 TD run in each of his 2 career • Players will be paired up with beneficiaries from games against the Cowboys, including 1 TD in last season’s match- the nonprofits they are representing to design the artwork that up between the two teams at Levi’s Stadium. will be displayed on their cleats during Week 13.

Bob Lange - Vice President of Communications • Dan Beckler - Director of Football Communications Mike Chasanoff - Senior Manager of Football Communications • Peter Volmut - Coordinator of Football Communications