49ERS TRIVIA
Think you know the 49ers? These are the 49ers categories that show up in Daily Hail Mary. Every answer below is a real correct answer. Score big by naming the deep cuts, not the stars.
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49ers QB
Played quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers — 90 correct answers.
Most famous: Steve Young, Joe Montana, Brock Purdy, Y.A. Tittle, John Brodie, Mac Jones, Alex Smith, Jimmy Garoppolo.
Deep cuts: Mark Stevens, Dylan Thompson, Ed Blount, Mike McCoy, Dennis Morrison.
49ers running back
Played running back (fullbacks count) for the San Francisco 49ers — 217 correct answers.
Most famous: Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, Joe Perry, Roger Craig, Hugh McElhenny, Frank Gore, O.J. Simpson, John Henry Johnson.
Deep cuts: Jerry Aldridge, Bud Laughlin, Lem Harkey, Carroll Hardy, Royal Cathcart.
49ers receiver
Played wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers — 185 correct answers.
Most famous: Jerry Rice, Mike Evans, Keenan Allen, Terrell Owens, Deebo Samuel Sr., Brandin Cooks, Demarcus Robinson, Jauan Jennings.
Deep cuts: Mike Holmes, Alyn Beals, Derrick Hamilton, Ray Brown, Thomas Henley.
49ers tight end
Played tight end for the San Francisco 49ers — 88 correct answers.
Most famous: George Kittle, Vernon Davis, Brent Jones, Delanie Walker, Wesley Walls, Jack Stoll, Ross Dwelley, Luke Farrell.
Deep cuts: Joe Zelenka, Lon Boyett, Tom Covington, Mike Wells, Terrence Dupree.
49ers O-lineman
Played offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers — 265 correct answers.
Most famous: Trent Williams, Bob St. Clair, Larry Allen, Joe Staley, Mike Iupati, Guy McIntyre, Harris Barton, Jesse Sapolu.
Deep cuts: Eldred Kraemer, Johnny Miller, Hal Miller, John Sutro, Bill Remington.
49ers D-lineman
Played defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers — 296 correct answers.
Most famous: Nick Bosa, Charles Haley, Bryant Young, DeForest Buckner, Leo Nomellini, Fred Dean, Chris Doleman, Arik Armstead.
Deep cuts: Greg Joelson, Al Endress, Mike Calhoun, Clarence Howell, Paul Evansen.
49ers linebacker
Played linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers — 229 correct answers.
Most famous: Patrick Willis, Charles Haley, Fred Warner, Dave Wilcox, Matthew Judon, NaVorro Bowman, Ken Norton, Julian Peterson.
Deep cuts: Jack Chapple, Dave Morton, LeRoy Etienne, Dean Moore, Gordy Ceresino.
49ers defensive back
Played cornerback or safety for the San Francisco 49ers — 311 correct answers.
Most famous: Ronnie Lott, Jimmy Johnson, Tim McDonald, Tony Dungy, Merton Hanks, Jimmie Ward, Talanoa Hufanga, Richard Sherman.
Deep cuts: Derrick Martin, Jonathan Shelley, Cameron Fuller, Wayne Trimble, John Butler.
49ers Pro Bowler
Played for the San Francisco 49ers and made a Pro Bowl (any team) — 235 correct answers.
Most famous: Steve Young, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, Mike Evans, Brock Purdy, Y.A. Tittle.
Deep cuts: Jon Condo, Ralf Mojsiejenko, Reggie Roby, Fred Smerlas, Dennis Harrison.
49ers + Super Bowl ring
Played for the San Francisco 49ers and won a Super Bowl (any team) — 334 correct answers.
Most famous: Steve Young, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Mike Evans, Roger Craig, Charles Haley, Bryant Young, Ronnie Lott.
Deep cuts: Terry Tausch, Jim Nicholson, Billy Shields, James Parrish, Lindsey Mason.
49ers 10-year vet
Played for the San Francisco 49ers and lasted 10+ NFL seasons — 328 correct answers.
Most famous: Steve Young, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, Mike Evans, Y.A. Tittle, Keenan Allen.
Deep cuts: Garrison Sanborn, Joe Zelenka, Jason Baker, Jon Condo, Erik Pears.
Cardinals and 49ers
Played for both the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers — 113 correct answers.
Most famous: Blaine Gabbert, Josh Johnson, Brian Hoyer, Anquan Boldin, Joshua Dobbs, Colt McCoy, Alfred Morris, Kendrick Bourne.
Deep cuts: Angel Rubio, Ken Times, Thomas Seabron, Jeff McIntyre, John Kuzman.
Rams and 49ers
Played for both the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers — 88 correct answers.
Most famous: Isaac Bruce, Kevin Greene, Jimmy Garoppolo, Parker Hall, Brandin Cooks, Demarcus Robinson, Eric Kendricks, Steve Bono.
Deep cuts: Jeff Chandler, Ricky Odom, Bob Holladay, Jerry Wilkinson, Dutch Elston.
Seahawks and 49ers
Played for both the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers — 87 correct answers.
Most famous: Jerry Rice, Sam Darnold, Richard Sherman, Trent Dilfer, Ricky Watters, Julian Peterson, Nick Bellore, Malcolm Smith.
Deep cuts: Derek Walker, Jason Childs, Robert Williams, Greg Collins, Bob Penchion.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many quarterbacks have played for the 49ers?
90 quarterbacks have played for the 49ers, including Steve Young, Joe Montana, Brock Purdy, Y.A. Tittle, John Brodie, down to deep cuts like Ed Blount, Dylan Thompson, Mark Stevens.
Who are some 49ers Pro Bowlers?
Steve Young, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, Mike Evans, Brock Purdy, Y.A. Tittle, Keenan Allen, Joe Perry, and 225 more who played for the 49ers and made a Pro Bowl.
Which 49ers players won a Super Bowl?
334 players who suited up for the 49ers own a ring (with any team), including Steve Young, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Mike Evans, Roger Craig, Charles Haley, Bryant Young, Ronnie Lott.
Is there a daily 49ers trivia game?
Daily Hail Mary features 49ers categories regularly, along with the other 31 teams. A new game drops every day at midnight.
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