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Will 49ers Retire Frank Gore's Number?
Will 49ers Retire Frank Gore's Number?
Dec 6, 2014 at 8:56 PM
- jrg
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Yes
Dec 6, 2014 at 8:56 PM
- JTsBiggestFan
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Gotta wonder why 33 is still not retired.
Are we still that butthurt over a tragic fumble or was Craig just not enough to be considered retired jersey material?
It's a fair question because like Gore, the 49ers don't sniff their potential in their respective eras.
If you want to look at retiring a jersey out of respect and not overall dominance, just look no further than Dwight Clark.
We all love Dwight but that was retiring a jersey for making one (albeit huge) play.
Are we still that butthurt over a tragic fumble or was Craig just not enough to be considered retired jersey material?
It's a fair question because like Gore, the 49ers don't sniff their potential in their respective eras.
If you want to look at retiring a jersey out of respect and not overall dominance, just look no further than Dwight Clark.
We all love Dwight but that was retiring a jersey for making one (albeit huge) play.
Dec 6, 2014 at 9:36 PM
- SFGiant49ers
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Gotta retire Andy Lee's # 
Dec 6, 2014 at 9:57 PM
- niners_guy
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They don't retire numbers anymore. Frank is unquestionably to be inducted into the "Ring of Honor".
Dec 6, 2014 at 10:09 PM
- LayTheWoodall
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Originally posted by SFGiant49ers:
Gotta retire Andy Lee's #
I remember when Lee, Nedney & Lechler/Janikowski were all elected to the pro bowl -
Those were some dark years.
Dec 6, 2014 at 11:24 PM
- SFGiant49ers
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haha yea the bay area was pretty embarrassing for football for a little while there. And it is turning that way again this year. For the Niners sake its mostly just the dysfunction within the organization that is most embarrassing to me. Well, and the play of the offense...
Dec 7, 2014 at 8:20 AM
- ElephantHaley
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I am NOT a believer in retiring any athletes number in any sport. If teams continue to do this then they will run out of numbers. What teams should do is raise banners of jerseys without actually retiring them. 49ers will run out of numbers quick. Montana,Lott,Rice,Young,BY,Gore,Justin,YA,Brodie,million dollar backfield etc etc
Just recognize each jersey with a Banner in the stadium somewhere.
Just recognize each jersey with a Banner in the stadium somewhere.
Dec 7, 2014 at 8:42 AM
- Pillbusta
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If you are an all time contributor as a 49er then you should be honored. Frank is our all time leading rusher so ...
Dec 7, 2014 at 8:48 AM
- DarthNiner
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Just a general statement here...
I think retiring a player's number should be rare. For example, make it a requisite to be inducted to the HOF, have at least a championship, and/or be a Niner for 10+ years.
I think retiring a player's number should be rare. For example, make it a requisite to be inducted to the HOF, have at least a championship, and/or be a Niner for 10+ years.
Dec 7, 2014 at 8:54 AM
- ads_2006
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Naw
Don't think York and Baalkee would
Don't think York and Baalkee would
Dec 7, 2014 at 8:57 AM
- iluvdemniners
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after gore makes the hof, there will be no question that we should retire his number
Dec 7, 2014 at 8:58 AM
- leakyfausett
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Originally posted by StOnEy333:Wouldn't even consider it on JS
It's not even a question. They 100% will, it's just a matter of how long they'll wait.
A better poll would be will they retire justin smith's #.
Dec 7, 2014 at 9:11 AM
- crabman82
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barely anyone wore #21 between deion sanders and frank gore. i think maybe rw mcquarters might have been the only one. no brainer to do this.
Dec 7, 2014 at 9:15 AM
- DarthNiner
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Originally posted by crabman82:
barely anyone wore #21 between deion sanders and frank gore. i think maybe rw mcquarters might have been the only one. no brainer to do this.
I thought Eric Wright could have retired that number. He was the best cover corner there is during that time. Too bad he had groin issues and was injured a lot.
Dec 7, 2014 at 10:06 AM
- captveg
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Originally posted by Since07:
Only numbers that should be retired are 16 80 and 42
Not at all. Way too many great pre-80s players that are just as deserving.
The problem with retiring numbers in football is that there are just way too many players on a current roster and too many number rules. I always thought retiring numbers in football was a bad way to go about it. A "ring of honor" or team HoF is a better way to recognize the franchise greats without having to be so restrictive because the usable numbers get low.