Bill Walsh, the new 49ers coach, visited Clemson in 1979 to take a close look at Clarks roommate Steve Fuller. Photographer John Storey visits Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, where he captured the iconic image of Dwight Clark's famous touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys 30 years ago which earned the 49ers its first Super Bowl appearance in 1982. Despite having quite an unmemorable rookie season and catching only 18 passes, Clark managed to make his mark with his team. Guys would take my job. Walsh invited the receiver to come along and catch passes for his roommate. The game was broadcast nationally in the United States by CBS. The Cowboys managed to make the playoffs in the 1983 and 1985 seasons, only to be knocked out in their first game (Wild Card round in 1983; Divisional round in 1985), then failed to reach the postseason for the rest of the decade. The twin statues feature an airborne Clark leaping high into the air for a fingertip catch, just as he did for "The Catch" against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game on Jan. 10, 1982. Speaking Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman called quarterback Jalen Hurts an "elite talent" but wouldn't dive into specifics on negations. Dwight Clark, the former 49ers star best known for his leaping TD catch that won the NFC Championship Game in 1982, says he has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Walls and free safety Michael Downs were nearby. Dwight Edward Clark (January 8, 1957 - June 4, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1987. He caught the winning touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Joe Montana in the NFC Championship Game on January 10th, 1982 against the Dallas Cowboys. Clark and Montana re-enacted The Catch in observance of the 25th anniversary of the play as part of San Francisco alumni day activities at halftime of the Minnesota game November 5, 2006, at Candlestick Park. Suffice it to say, expectations werent exactly high ahead of the 1981 season. After his initial move, Clark's pattern called for him to cut diagonally left across the end zone, stop, and immediately reverse his path, running right along the back boundary of the end zone. Five seasons after The Catch, Clark took a job in the 49ers' front office, where he won three more rings. But the lingering image quickly became The Catch, partly because of Storey's shot and another famous photo by Sports Illustrated's Walter Iooss Jr. (which ran on the magazine's cover). Some people claimed that Montana was trying to throw the ball away, leaving time for a fourth down. [1] [2] He was a member of San Francisco's first two Super Bowl championship teams. He scored a pair of touchdowns. The representative of the 49ers on the other end managed to convince Clark to serve as Fullers receiver during his workout instead of playing golf. Watch 49ers Arik Armstead work out at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine. Its the same play Niners QB coach Sam Wyche called from the coaches booth on third and 3 from the Cowboys 6 with 58 seconds to play. 2 on the "NFL 100 Greatest" ranking of the top 100 plays of all time. After the workout finished, Walsh was impressed with Clarks ability. The legendary moment that changed the 49ers and San Francisco sports' fortunes forever. This is because Clark was never a featured receiver at Clemson. Thats because Clarks discovery came about by accident. Clark spent the entirety of his nine-year career with the 49ers, ranking third and fourth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,750) and receptions (506), respectively. In 2005, a commercial for the Gatorade sports drink, known as "The Winning Formula", portrayed an alternate version of The Catch, in which the ball bounced out of Clark's fingertips. The fact that Clark got drafted, much less made it on the roster of an NFL team came as a surprise to many. Too little, too late. The play that afforded Watson the chance to throw or run for the score and sprung Renfrow with the pick/rub play had a striking resemblance to the play in which Montana found Clark. The ensuing extra point by kicker Ray Wersching gave the 49ers a 2827 lead. While the 49ers had begun the 1970s winning three consecutive NFC West titles (19701972) and losing two NFC Championship Games (1970-1971 seasons) to the Cowboys, they had spent the remainder of the decade as a losing team. This meant Montana had to improvise. In 2018, he was inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame. In the Niners' version, Montana's first read was supposed to be receiver Freddie Solomon, who was supposed to shake loose via pick, just as Renfrow did. Montana and the 49ers would defeat the Bengals, 26-21, in Super Bowl XVI. diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The representation of Clark, with his hands outstretched, will extend 11 . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Caught by (Dwight) Clark! Clark finished the game with 8 catches for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns. 49ers: 30 years ago, photographer caught The Catch, SF 49ERS DWIGHT CLARK MAKING " THE CATCH " 49ERS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS, 10 JAN82, 1981 NFC championship game in San Francisco. Kroichick writes features on the Warriors during the NBA season, and various other topics - ranging from the 49ers/NFL and major-league baseball to college football and basketball - the rest of the year. Dwight Edward Clark (January 8, 1957 June 4, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1987. Clark spiked the ball. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Here are five things you might not know about the teams, the players, the game and, yes, The Catch, from the pages of The Sporting News: TSN ARCHIVES: Swing right option dooms Dallas. [7][8] Clark talked about how he was nervous playing quarterback in high school. It also set in motion a series of events that established the Niners as one of the NFL's dominant franchises for the better part of the two decades that followed. The Cowboys did have a last chance for victory. An All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Clark was diagnosed with. The concept for the photo. Storey suspected he had a good shot of The Catch, but he didn't know with certainty for several hours. There are plays that stand by themselves in sports. That's the camera he used to track Montana as he drifted toward the opposite sideline, evaded the pass rush and eventually floated the ball toward the back of the end zone. Born on January 8, 1957, in Kinston, North Carolina,[6] Clark graduated from Garinger High School in Charlotte, where he played quarterback. Local San Francisco radio station KCBS also provided their own broadcast, as they did for all 49ers games, with Don Klein and Wayne Walker providing the play-by-play and color respectively. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office 14 things you need in your car before you drive to Tahoe, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). He returned to the Examiner office, processed his film, scanned the negatives - and, yes, he had a clear and dramatic shot of Clark snatching the ball out of the air. It's like a championship fight, like Snipes knocking down Holmes. He was third on the team with 17 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend and teammate. Touchdown, San Francisco, by Dwight Clark! 1 college football recruit. Then Walls recovered a fumble from running back Walt Easley at midfield to set up White's 21-yard touchdown pass to tight end Doug Cosbie, giving Dallas a 2721 advantage. But I certainly suspect it did. I just dont think I would change anything.? 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark delivers a go-ahead touchdown in the 1981 NFL Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, ranks No. And as if all of that wasn't enough, the play call that ended with Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson hitting wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for the game-winning 2-yard touchdown against Alabama on Monday looked awfully familiar. "I cocked my arm to do that when I saw Dwight covered. Yikes. Montana lines up at the five and on third down and three he rolls right, looking to throw looking to throw and he throws into the end zone Touchdown! However, Solomon, as Montanas intended receiver, was covered by the Cowboys. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in National Football League (NFL) history. It's a touchdown for the 49ers! Jan. 8, 2022 Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 6:04 p.m. 5. The Buccaneers are planning to release RB Leonard Fournette when the new league year begins on March 15, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. Dallas managed to pick up a few first downs, but were forced to punt, and White's kick gave San Francisco the ball at their own 11 with 4:54 left in the game and three timeouts. He scored a pair of touchdowns. After a 15-yard illegal block penalty on Clark, Montana lost a fumble while being sacked by Harvey Martin. On Monday night, he was in Tampa to see Clemson, his alma mater, win the college football national championship in thrilling fashion. All the TV and radio calls you can handle from Harper, Stott clutch homers on Sunday, Shooters Radio: ECW One Night Stand 05 deep dive. Making matters worse, the pass rush of the Cowboys collapsed the 49ers' offensive line. Vin Scullys call, his last on footballfor CBS: "Of course for the upstart 49ers they are 6 yards from (the Super Bowl in) Pontiac (Mich.) Third and three. Dwight Clark celebrates 35th anniversary of 'The Catch' with Clemson national title, Predicting the 2023 starting QB for all 32 NFL teams, from the locks to the wild cards, 49ers All-Pro Nick Bosa will 'break the entire bank,' but it might take time, A new home for Michael Thomas? Two weeks later, they beat Cincinnati to win their first Super Bowl title and launch an incomparable stretch of five championships in 14 seasons. Clark built his restaurant, Clark's By The Bay, the year he retired and decorated it with sports memorabilia including The Catch. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. One is The Catch, which happened 40 years ago on Jan. 10, 1982. In the second quarter, San Francisco reached the Cowboys' 27-yard line, only to lose the ball when Everson Walls intercepted a pass from Montana in the end zone. He was responsible for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history that began our run of Super Bowl championships, but to me, he will always be an extension of my family. Kid, please, don't insult me." John Taylor was better than I was, so I couldnt come out of the game. Dallas responded with an 80-yard drive, including a controversial pass interference penalty on 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott which nullified his interception and gave the Cowboys a 35-yard gain to the San Francisco 12-yard line. As a freshman, he was moved to wide receiver, because the team had recruited four other quarterbacks. San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark passed away Monday at the age of 61, his family confirmed. Clark then retired after the 1987 season finished, and in 1988, the 49ers eventually retired his jersey. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark died on Monday after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). [25] Located in Redwood City, California, the restaurant was sold in 1993. He was 61 years old. AP Photo/Dallas Morning News, Phil Huber). Holmes survived the knockdown, as would the Niners against the Cowboys. [37] Clark had a close friendship with former 49ers owner Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.[2] DeBartolo sent Clark to Japan in 2017 to bring back a three-month supply of the drug Radicava before it became available in the United States. I love him and will miss him terribly. Pearson would have scored had defensive back Eric Wright not made a one-handed horse-collar tackle. If that doesnt work, then keep rolling, you can run in if it's open. But Snipes? In the Sports Illustrated article, Montana explained that he never saw The Catch, since he had just been knocked to the ground by Jones, but "I saw Dwight's feet touch the ground. I never get tired of talking about it; I never get tired of seeing it, because I sign pictures and send them to people. Just before being chased out of bounds, and after a pump-fake caused the 6-foot 9-inch Ed Too Tall Jones to leave his feet, Montana threw a high pass to the back of the end zone that seemed to be heading out of bounds until Clark, closely covered by Cowboys defender Everson Walls, made a leaping catch with his fingertips in the back right corner of the end zone to tie the game with 51 seconds left. [15] But they soon greatly improved, winning the Super Bowl at the ends of the 1981 and 1984 seasons, and, starting in 1981, making the playoffs every year Clark was with them except 1982. Photo by John Storey/ San Francisco Examiner/Bancroft Library. Receiver Dwight Clark makes "The Catch" on a pass from Joe Montana that tied the game late in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys in the 1982 NFC championship game. This dramatic win was the crown jewel of a memorable postseason in the NFL. With less than one minute left in the game and facing the 6-yard line belonging to Dallas, Montana fired to Freddie Solomon who had scored on the same play earlier on in the game. This would be the final professional football game that Vin Scully would call the play by play as well as the final game that Pat Summerall did color commentary before moving to play-by-play announcer for the rest of his broadcast career (Summerall had moved from color commentator to play-by-play midway through the 1974 season; working color commentary here as a substitute for Jack Buck's regular radio partner Hank Stram; who was also Scully's main television broadcast partner during the 1981 season). Lined up in the slot on the right side in the first quarter, 49ers receiver Freddie Solomon took off for the flag as Clark, lined up wide right, curled inside. I didn't want to take a loss in that situation. 1 pick, 49ers figuring out how to take next step in Super Bowl quest, Ideal landing spots for the NFL's top 50 free agents: Here's where each player fits best, From Baroque to the big game: The fine art of the NFL playoffs, Where could Derek Carr land now? The game was broadcast on CBS and the call was made by the great Vin Scully. Clark, while discussing The Catch in America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions documentary about the 1981 49ers, said: It's humbling, really. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead talked about earning his third-consecutive Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination. When the football gods decided to bestow everlasting glory on an athlete with a random moment of triumph, they picked the right guy in . On Sunday, Clark celebrated his 60th birthday. "What I love about it the most is that it's connected me with 49ers fans for the rest of time," Clark said in 2013. Dallas responded with Danny White's 20-yard pass to Butch Johnson setting up a 44-yard field goal by Rafael Septin. However, Solomon slipped while running his route, thus ruining the timing of the play, as Clark was no longer in position to impede Solomon's defender. Advertisement. Sep 20, 2019. The 49ers were 214 in 1978 and had the same record in 1979. It's a madhouse at Candlestick! Statement from @nflcommish on the passing of 49ers legend Dwight Clark pic.twitter.com/Wuaw1ceKsC, The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. And then Dwight Clark might not have made The Catch. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin has several contracts and extensions to weigh as Cincinnati looks to stay a Super Bowl favorite in 2023, and he's been unwilling to give a concrete answer on running back Joe Mixon's future. ", On Monday night, after watching Renfrow haul in the national-title-winning catch while playing the role of Solomon, Clark told CSN Bay Area that the player in his position never had a chance -- much like Solomon didn't -- in 1982 because the player running his route "got pushed to the ground.". ", Holmes, of course, was heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Clark's leap and fingertip grab remains one of the most famous plays in NFL history for not only its degree of difficulty, but also for how clutch it was in a big moment. 2 on the "NFL 100 Greatest" ranking of the top . Late in the fourth quarter with the game in the balance and the 49ers trailing 27-21, Montana guided San Francisco down the field. [11] After returning to the team, he was a backup wide receiver and finished with five receptions for 99 yards and a 19.8-yard average. [22] On May 14, 2002, he resigned from his position with the Browns after new head coach Butch Davis requested the right to make personnel decisions. "You can see from the picture that Dwight is much taller than the defensive back," Storey, now 56 , said recently. In a moving tribute to Clark's legacy, NFL Network's Michael Silver wrote last September that the former player and executive "carried an aura of awesomeness into his post-football existence: Handsome, charming and perpetually cheerful, the man lit up a room without acting as though he owned it. He was a member of two Super Bowl-winning teams (XVI and XIX). [34][35] At the time of his death, Clark lived in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife Kelly. One of the most dramatic plays in NFL history took place 35 years ago. Storey recalled jostling for position as the 49ers moved toward their go-ahead touchdown. Three of the Cowboys' defenders, defensive ends Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Larry Bethea and linebacker D. D. Lewis, chased a backpedalling Montana toward the sideline, and seemed certain to either send him out of bounds or sack him. The Catch symbolized the end of the Cowboys' domination in the NFC since the conference's inception in 1970, and the beginning of the 49ers' rise as an NFL dynasty in the 1980s. Montana rolls out of the pocket, backpedals, pump fakes, spots Clark, throws the ball and a 49ers dynasty is born. Clark played his entire nine-year career with the 49ers and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1982. Dwight Clark, a receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, is best known for making what is now seen as one of the most iconic catches during the 1981 NFC Championship. Reddit . The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter, Trade for Aaron Rodgers? Clarks catch was featured on TV shows and commercials and was even on the cover of Sports Illustrated gaining global notoriety for all the right reasons, and bringing widespread attention to the sport. I may sit and think about that moment couple of times a year, and how awesome it was to be a part of that play and to be a part of the 49ers in the '80s. "That was Joe's genius, to throw it up there. The Catch was the game-winning touchdown reception in the 1981 NFC Championship Game played between the Dallas Cowboys and the eventual Super Bowl XVI champion San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 10, 1982, as part of the 1981-82 NFL playoffs. He also won another Super Bowl in 1984. He was 61. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The strength, perseverance and grace with which he battled ALS will long serve as an inspiration to so many. [18] Clark finished the game with eight receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. [4] Montana was supposed to roll to his right and find Solomon, who would run a short "square out" pattern that he would catch just past the first down marker, and either step out of bounds, giving the 49ers a fresh set of downs, or would turn upfield and score himself. 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