The reason why Super Bowl contenders San Francisco 49ers are called the '49ers'

The name has a unique story behind it.

Alex Brotherton

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Topics: NFL, Super Bowl

Alex Brotherton

Alex Brotherton is a journalist at SPORTbible. He has previously worked with publications including the Manchester Evening News, GOAL and BBC Sport. He is a football fanatic, but also dabbles in tennis and American football. He can often be found watching dreadful non-league football.

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The reason why Super Bowl contenders San Francisco 49ers are called the '49ers'

The name has a unique story behind it.

The reason why Super Bowl contenders San Francisco 49ers are called the '49ers'

The name has a unique story behind it.

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