San Franciscans' were feeling pretty good about things in 1946. The war was over and its citizens continued to bask in the afterglow of V-J Day that heralded the beginning of a new era. Life was getting both sweeter and softer for the urbanites. Personal income was rising and new homes were selling faster than they could be built.
The inhabitants of The City By The Bay enjoyed widespread full-time employment. The boom was on in new cars and, of course, babies. La Dolce Vita—the good life—that San Franciscans increasingly enjoyed; invited the pursuit of leisure activities, and the local sports was certainly one activity that was flourishing.
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Playing before 45,000 boisterous fans at Kezar Stadium, the 49ers sent them home happy with a 34-14 triumph. The win caused San Francisco Chronicle Sports Editor, Bill Leiser to proclaim: “Nothing could be finer than to be a Forty-Niner! They are the greatest thing to happen to our great city since the cable car was invented!”
Before entering the NFL in 1950, San Francisco would claim their only AAFC Divisional Championship in 1949; defeating the New York Yankees, 17-7. Offensively, fullback Joe Perry was unstoppable, as he would lead the league in rushing with 783 yards and eight trips into the end zone. Receiver Alyn Beals hauled-in 44 passes and 12 scores. Playing all four years in the AAFC, Quarterback Frankie Albert was a “T-Formation wizard” and for good reason. He tossed 88 scoring strikes, a league record. In addition, he was an all-round player aka a Triple Threat. Because of this ability, Albert’s legs served him well, regardless if he was punting or his signature run, the bootleg, which would set-up his passing game. He handled the ball like a …show more content…
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Despite not winning an AAFC championship, as the closest the 49ers would come to winning a title came in the final year of the league’s existence, 1949; losing the Cleveland Browns—winners of every league championship game—21-7.
While not winning a league crown, San Franciscans could rejoice in the fact of a successful four years in the league, at least on the scoreboard. The team would delight all who witnessed their ability to score points. In 54 AAFC games, Niner faithful were rewarded 1597 points (a 29.59 average); SF’s defensive unit allowed 928 points or 17.19 a contest. The offensive outburst by the team was a combined 36 more points registered over Cleveland.
After leaving the fledgling AAFC in 1949 to join forces with the established NFL in 1950, the team was reshaped and re-created through a series of events that would greatly impact on the future of their organization. From 1950-59, the team posted a respectable 63-54-3 record for the
The inhabitants of The City By The Bay enjoyed widespread full-time employment. The boom was on in new cars and, of course, babies. La Dolce Vita—the good life—that San Franciscans increasingly enjoyed; invited the pursuit of leisure activities, and the local sports was certainly one activity that was flourishing.
San Francisco: becoming a Sports Haven...The Triple-A baseball franchise, the San Francisco Seals …show more content…
Playing before 45,000 boisterous fans at Kezar Stadium, the 49ers sent them home happy with a 34-14 triumph. The win caused San Francisco Chronicle Sports Editor, Bill Leiser to proclaim: “Nothing could be finer than to be a Forty-Niner! They are the greatest thing to happen to our great city since the cable car was invented!”
Before entering the NFL in 1950, San Francisco would claim their only AAFC Divisional Championship in 1949; defeating the New York Yankees, 17-7. Offensively, fullback Joe Perry was unstoppable, as he would lead the league in rushing with 783 yards and eight trips into the end zone. Receiver Alyn Beals hauled-in 44 passes and 12 scores. Playing all four years in the AAFC, Quarterback Frankie Albert was a “T-Formation wizard” and for good reason. He tossed 88 scoring strikes, a league record. In addition, he was an all-round player aka a Triple Threat. Because of this ability, Albert’s legs served him well, regardless if he was punting or his signature run, the bootleg, which would set-up his passing game. He handled the ball like a …show more content…
Now you see it, now you don't.
Despite not winning an AAFC championship, as the closest the 49ers would come to winning a title came in the final year of the league’s existence, 1949; losing the Cleveland Browns—winners of every league championship game—21-7.
While not winning a league crown, San Franciscans could rejoice in the fact of a successful four years in the league, at least on the scoreboard. The team would delight all who witnessed their ability to score points. In 54 AAFC games, Niner faithful were rewarded 1597 points (a 29.59 average); SF’s defensive unit allowed 928 points or 17.19 a contest. The offensive outburst by the team was a combined 36 more points registered over Cleveland.
After leaving the fledgling AAFC in 1949 to join forces with the established NFL in 1950, the team was reshaped and re-created through a series of events that would greatly impact on the future of their organization. From 1950-59, the team posted a respectable 63-54-3 record for the