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Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Raiders

49ers Listen to Tony Bennett After Clinching First NFC West Title at Oakland By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Civic pride is at stake whenever San Francisco and Oakland meet on the gridiron. In the first regular season game between the 49ers and Raiders, an NFC divisional championship also was on the line. San Francisco needed…

FREE FAMILY LEARNING NIGHTS TO BEGIN IN JANUARY AT 49ERS MUSEUM PRESENTED BY SONY

Following the success of its STEM education field trip program that will host more than 24,000 kindergarten through eighth grade students this school year, the 49ers Museum presented by Sony today announced the launch of a new educational initiative to introduce even more students – and their parents – to the organization’s innovative STEM curriculum….

Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Seahawks

This story will appear in the Nov. 27 issue of the San Francisco 49ers “Gameday” magazine… The 49ers Feast on Thanksgiving Day Football By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Thanksgiving and football go hand-in-hand. While San Francisco hosts its first Turkey Day game today against the Seattle Seahawks, the 49ers are certainly not strangers to…

Super Bowl 50 Host Committee Unveils Legacy Fund

The San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee will launch its legacy fund, 50 Fund, on Giving Tuesday with the introduction of two grant programs aimed at Bay Area nonprofits. The detail on the programs and how to apply for grants will be revealed during a one-hour live Twitter chat hosted by 50 Fund with Oakland…

Artifact of the Game: San Francisco vs. Washington

This story will appear in the Nov. 23 issue of the San Francisco 49ers “Gameday” magazine… San Francisco Slips By Washington in First Playoff Game at Candlestick Park By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Candlestick Park provided the 49ers with one of the NFL’s greatest home field advantages. From 1971 to 2013 the 49ers won…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Giants

Not going with the team to New York? Visit the 49ers Museum Presented by SONY this weekend… By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Rookie tight end John Frank stirred up a hornet’s nest when he slipped past New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor to score the first touchdown of his NFL career. Bad blood simmered…

FOSTER FARMS TO SPONSOR SAN FRANCISCO BOWL GAME AT LEVI’S® STADIUM

The San Francisco Bowl Game Association, organizers of the 13-year old college football bowl game to be played for the first time at Levi’s® Stadium this December, announced today that Foster Farms will be the game’s new title sponsor. The game will henceforth be known as the Foster Farms Bowl. The 2014 Foster Farms Bowl…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Saints

The 49ers Salute their Military Heroes on Veterans Day By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Joe Arenas was known for his reckless running style as a 49ers halfback and kick returner in the 1950s. The way he saw it, sprinting through a pack of snorting football players was a heck of a lot easier than his…

Wrestlemania 31 On Sale Party

One night before WrestleMania 31 tickets go on sale worldwide, members of the WWE Universe in the San Francisco Bay Area will have their chance to meet Superstars and score seats to The Showcase of the Immortals at the official WrestleMania On Sale Party. WrestleMania 31 ticket information The bash takes place Friday, Nov. 14,…

TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES THE 1989 WORLD TOUR

Seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift announced The 1989 World Tour on Good Morning America this morning just days after performing an epic concert in Times Square to over 20,000 fans, wrapping up promotion of her history making fifth studio album, 1989. The 1989 World Tour will be produced and promoted by AEG Live & The…

49ers Launch Mobile Ticketing Adoption Contest Featuring Grand Prize of Toyota Tundra

On the heels of the successful launch of the Levi’s® Stadium App, introducing new conveniences and efficiencies to the stadium-going experience for all fans who enter Levi’s® Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers today announced the creation of a contest to reward fans for using the mobile ticketing functionality of the multi-faceted venue app. Already this…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Rams

This story will appear in the Nov. 2 edition of the 49ers Gameday magazine. George Seifert: From Kezar Stadium Usher to 49ers Hall of Famer By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian George Seifert’s heart skipped a beat when he arrived in New Orleans for Super Bowl XXIV and realized he’d forgotten his lucky sweater. He…

KENNY CHESNEY AND JASON ALDEAN TO HEADLINE FIRST LIVE CONCERT

Levi’s® Stadium will host its first live concert event on May 2, 2015 when country music stars Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean christen the venue’s stage for an unforgettable stadium show. The concert announcement was made today as part of an unprecedented merger between Chesney’s recently announced The Big Revival Tour and Aldean’s The Burn…

One Direction Announce Concert As Part of Worldwide Tour

Global superstars One Direction today announced additional dates for the highly anticipated ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 stadium tour, which will see the band perform in Australia, Japan and South East Asia in support their new album FOUR (to be released Nov. 17). The 17-city North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, stops in the…

Al Ruffo’s 49ers Playbook

This playbook was used during the 49ers first season in 1946 by Al Ruffo, one of the first 49ers assistant coaches. Ruffo was also a lawyer and helped establish the 49ers by handling the legal affairs associated with starting the franchise. Al Ruffo used this 49ers playbook while an assistant coach in 1946. He coached under…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Broncos

By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Athletic drama and coaching intrigue factor into nearly every 49ers-Broncos matchup, but in Super Bowl XXIV San Francisco clearly outclassed its Rocky Mountain opponent in both phases of the game. It was billed as a showdown in New Orleans between hot shot quarterbacks Joe Montana and John Elway. Singer…

ARTIFACT OF THE GAME: 49ERS At Rams

By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian The 49ers feast on Monday Night Football opponents. The Rams have been a frequent victim. San Francisco has won more games (64) against the Rams than any other team in the NFL. Four of those victories came on a Monday Night. Wide receiver John Taylor entertained a prime time…

Wilcox High School Coach, Senior Look Forward to Santa Clara Matchup at Levi’s® Stadium

Levi’s® Stadium has hosted professional football already. Before the building hosts college football, the preps are up next. Here is the schedule for this weekend’s “Friday Night Lights” series (ticket info): Friday, October 10th Game 1: Santa Clara vs. Wilcox (5:00pm Kickoff) Game 2: Elk Grove vs. Jesuit (8:00pm Kickoff) Saturday, October 11th Game 1: Oakdale vs. Manteca…