Test your sports trivia IQ with the ultimate San Francisco 49ers history quiz

After becoming the first major league professional sports franchise based in San Francisco, the 49ers have become one of the NFL’s most successful franchises having won five of the six Super Bowls in which they appeared.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS HISTORY QUIZ

Aside from the Niners that made the NFL 100 All-Time Team Roster — Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott and Bill Walsh — how much do you really know about the team that now calls Levi’s Stadium home? We’ve compiled the ultimate San Francisco 49ers history quiz to find out…

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS HISTORY QUIZ

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Question 1

What was the score prior to "The Catch" made by Dwight Clark?

A	Dallas 24, San Francisco 18
B	Dallas 34, San Francisco 28
C	Dallas 31, San Francisco 27
D	Dallas 24, San Francisco 21
E	Dallas 27, San Francisco 21

Question 1 Explanation:

The Catch was the culmination of a 14-play, 83-yard drive engineered by Joe Montana in the final minutes of the 1981 NFC Championship Game. With the Niners trailing 27-21, Montana threw a pass that looked to be sailing high out of the back of the end zone when Dwight Clark soared for the memorable winning TD.

Question 2

Who is the only Niner to record more solo tackles than Ronnie Lott?

A	Bryant Young
B	Derek Smith
C	Patrick Willis
D	Ken Norton
E	NaVorro Bowman

Question 2 Explanation:

Patrick Willis recorded 733 solo tackles from 2007 to 2014, 12 better than Ronnie Lott's career total in San Francisco. The next highest tally belongs to Ken Norton with 549 solo tackles and 144 assists.

Question 3

Who caught Joe Montana's game winning TD pass in Super Bowl XXIII?

A	Dwight Clark
B	Tom Rathman
C	John Taylor
D	Roger Craig
E	Jerry Rice

Question 3 Explanation:

Down 16–13 with 3:10 remaining in Super Bowl XXIII, the 49ers marched 92 yards down the field to set up the winning touchdown on a Joe Montana pass to John Taylor with just 34 seconds left in the game.

Question 4

How many seasons did 49er Jerry Rice exceed 1,000 yards receiving?

A	Nine
B	Eleven
C	Twelve
D	Eight
E	Ten

Question 4 Explanation:

Incredibly, Jerry Rice recorded quadruple-digit receiving yards for the 49ers in a dozen seasons, and more than 1,500 four times. His single-season best was 1848 yards in 1995.

Question 5

In what round of the 1979 NFL draft was Joe Montana selected?

A	Fifth round
B	Third round
C	Fourth round
D	First round
E	Second round

Question 5 Explanation:

The San Francisco 49ers selected Notre Dame QB Joe Montana with the last pick of the third round — the 82nd overall pick.

Question 6

Which two QBs had more than 30,000 passing yards with the Niners?

A	Joe Montana and Y.A. Tittle
B	Steve Young and Alex Smith
C	Joe Montana and John Brodie
D	Steve Young and John Brodie
E	Joe Montana and Steve Young

Question 6 Explanation:

Joe Montana had 35,124 passing yards with San Francisco from 1979 to 1992, while John Brodie amassed 31,54 yard yards from 1957 to 1973. Steve Young finished his time with the Niners just shy of 30,000 yards, with 29,907.

Question 7

In what year did Frank Gore set a Niners' record with 1695 yards rushing?

A	2006
B	2007
C	2009
D	2012
E	2011

Question 7 Explanation:

In 2006, Frank Gore set the 49ers' single season record for rushing yards when he tallied 1695 on 312 attempts — an average of 5.4 yards per carry.

Question 8

Who is the only Niner kicker to make a field goal from over 60 yards?

A	Joe Nedney
B	Robbie Gould
C	Phil Dawson
D	Mike Cofer
E	David Akers

Question 8 Explanation:

On September 9, 2012, David Akers tied the record for the second-longest field goal in NFL history when he booted one through the uprights from 63 yards in a Niners win over the Packers.

Question 9

Who joined QB Y.A. Tittle in the 49ers "Million Dollar Backfield"?

A	Verl Lillywhite, J.D. Smith, Joe Perry
B	Joe Perry, Sam Cathcarti, Johnny Strzykalski
C	J.D. Smith, Hugh McElhenny, R.C. Owens
D	John Henry Johnson, Hugh McElhenny, Joe Perry
E	Joe Perry, Johnny Strzykalski, J.D. Smith

Question 9 Explanation:

The 49ers' potent Million Dollar Backfield (1954-56) was comprised of quarterback Y. A. Tittle, halfbacks Hugh McElhenny and John Henry Johnson, and fullback Joe Perry.

Question 10

Who is second to Jerry Rice in career scoring for the Niners?

A	Tommy Davis
B	Ray Wersching
C	Mike Cofer
D	Joe Nedney
E	Gordie Soltau

Question 10 Explanation:

Wide receiver Jerry Rice finished his time in SF with 1130 points to his credit. Kicker Ray Wersching is No. 2 with 979 points accrued from 1977 to 1987.

Question 11

How many road wins in a row did the Niners have to set the NFL record?

A	10
B	16
C	18
D	12
E	14

Question 11 Explanation:

San Francisco won 18 consecutive road games from 1988-90. The mark still stands as the best streak of its kind in NFL history.

Question 12

Which three Niners have scored three TDs in a single Super Bowl game?

A	Jerry Rice, William Floyd, Ricky Watters
B	Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, Ricky Watters
C	Jerry Rice, Tom Rathman, Ricky Watters
D	Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, William Floyd
E	Earl Cooper, Roger Craig, Jerry Rice

Question 12 Explanation:

In 1985, Roger Craig scored three TDs in the Niners 38-16 win over the Miami Dolphins at Super Bowl XIX. Jerry Rice replicated the feat twice; first at Super Bowl XXIV, then again at Super Bowl XXIX — where Ricky Watters also joined the three TD club.

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