Faithful Flashbacks

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 19: San Francisco 49ers Running Back Raheem Mostert (31) is interviewed by Terry Bradshaw after winning an NFC Conference Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers on January 19, 2020, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Faithful Flashbacks #37: Mostert Runs Wild

Faithful Flashbacks: Joe Montana #16, Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers calls the play on the line of scrimmage during the National Football League Super Bowl XXIII game against the Cincinnati Bengals on 22nd January 1989 at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States. The 49ers won the game 20 - 16. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images)

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Faithful Flashbacks #38: Montana’s First Start

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 7: General view with American Flag before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 7, 2008 at Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Faithful Flashbacks #39: Bill Walsh Steps Away

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 06: A San Francisco 49ers helmet on the field at Levi's Stadium on October 6, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Faithful Flashbacks #40: First Championship Parade

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Faithful Flashbacks #41: Brodie’s Clutch Return

CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers (R) talks with general manager John Lynch during practice for Super Bowl LIV at the Greentree Practice Fields on the campus of the University of Miami on January 29, 2020 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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Faithful Flashbacks #42: Hiring Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch

Ricky Sanders #83, Wide Receiver for the Washington Redskins jumps to make a running catch against Don Griffin #29 and #42 Ronnie Lott of the San Francisco 49ers during the National Football Conference West game against the San Francisco 49ers on 16 September 1990 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California, United States. The 49ers won the game 26 - 13. (Photo by Otto Greule JrAllsport/Getty Images)

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Faithful Flashbacks #43: Ronnie Lott’s Finger Amputation

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BRENDEN NUNES | Jul 13, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #44: Alex Smith Stuns Saints

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Alex Smith, Vernon Davis and the 49ers’ dramatic playoff win over the Saints.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jul 9, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #45: Montana’s First Miracle

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Joe Montana’s first major comeback, a 28-point rally that previewed the legend he’d become.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jul 8, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #46: Million Dollar Backfield

Faithful Flashbacks revisits the 49ers’ Million Dollar Backfield, a rare Hall of Fame collection that debuted in 1954.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jul 7, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #47: 49ers’ Giant Wild Card Comeback

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Jeff Garcia and the 49ers’ wild 24-point playoff comeback over the Giants.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jul 6, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #48: First Playoff Stage

Faithful Flashbacks revisits the 49ers’ first playoff appearance and the early heartbreak that came with it.
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BRENDEN NUNES | Jul 6, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #49: Lights Out at the Super Bowl

Faithful Flashbacks revisits the Super Bowl blackout that helped set up the 49ers’ second-half rally against Baltimore.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 30, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #50: T.O. Takes the Star

Faithful Flashbacks revisits T.O.’s infamous Dallas-star celebrations and the hit that turned them into NFL history.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 29, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #51: Garcia Brings Them Back

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Jeff Garcia’s 2001 season, when the 49ers rebounded from two losing years and returned to the playoffs.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 26, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #52: Hufanga’s Helping Hand

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Talanoa Hufanga’s touchdown that helped the 49ers stun Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 25, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #54: The First Division Title

Faithful Flashbacks revisits the 1970 season that gave the 49ers their first division title and eventually their first NFL playoff win.
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BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 24, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #53: Hearst Walks Off the Jets

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Garrison Hearst’s 96-yard overtime touchdown that gave the 49ers a wild win over the Jets.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 23, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #55: The 49ers Join The NFL

Faithful Flashbacks revisits the merger that moved the 49ers from the AAFC into the NFL and changed the franchise’s future.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 22, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #56: Fred Warner’s Fumble Record

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Fred Warner passing Patrick Willis for the 49ers’ forced fumble record.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 18, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #57: Trading for Trent Williams

Faithful Flashbacks revisits how the 49ers’ trade for Trent Williams turned a major need into one of the era’s best moves.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 17, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #58: The 49ers’ First NFL Playoff Win

The 49ers’ first NFL playoff win takes center stage in Faithful Flashbacks, revisiting a frozen upset of the Vikings.
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BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 16, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #59: Nick Bosa’s Defensive Player of the Year

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Nick Bosa’s dominant season and rise to NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 15, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #60: Christian McCaffrey Does It All

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Christian McCaffrey’s three-way touchdown performance in his second game with the 49ers.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 12, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #61: Patrick Willis’ First Interception

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Patrick Willis’ 86-yard pick-six that flipped a divisional overtime win in Seattle.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 11, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #62: The 49ers Open Levi’s Stadium

Faithful Flashbacks revisits the opening of Levi’s Stadium and the 49ers’ move from Candlestick to a new home in Santa Clara.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 11, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #63: Bidding Farewell to Candlestick Park

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Candlestick Park’s final 49ers game and the unforgettable “Pick at the Stick” that closed it out.
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BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 10, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #64: Joe Montana’s Six-Touchdown Day

Faithful Flashbacks revisits Joe Montana’s six-touchdown masterpiece and his record-setting connection with Jerry Rice.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 9, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #65: The Emergence of Mr. Irrelevant

Faithful Flashbacks revisits how Brock Purdy went from Mr. Irrelevant to leading the 49ers to the NFC Championship.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 8, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #66: George Kittle Comes Five Yards Short of NFL History

George Kittle came five yards shy of NFL history in one half. Faithful Flashbacks No. 66 revisits his record-chasing day against Denver.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 5, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #67: San Francisco’s First Franchise Win

The 49ers’ first franchise win takes center stage in our Faithful Flashbacks series, going back to a 1946 victory over the Miami Seahawks.
BRENDEN NUNES | Jun 4, 2026
Faithful Flashbacks #68: Bill Walsh’s First Draft

Faithful Flashbacks No. 68: Bill Walsh’s first draft quietly helped shape the 49ers’ future with Joe Montana and Dwight Clark.