Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore said he intends to sign a one-day contract to retire as a Niner in the next couple of months. After that, he hopes to work in the front office with the team one day.
Gore, who San Francisco selected out of the University of Miami in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft, is the 49ers' all-time leading rusher with 11,073 yards, second in rushing touchdowns with 64, and 11th on the team's all-time scoring list with 458 points.
In his 10-year career with San Francisco, Gore rushed for 11,073 yards, 2,883 receiving yards, and 75 total touchdowns.
After leaving the 49ers in 2015, Gore played six more years, including three with the Colts and one season each with Miami, Buffalo, and the New York Jets.
Fans on social media expressed their love and admiration for Gore, who could be considered the greatest running back in franchise history.
He was a great PLAYER!
— Mary Hall (@ninerone1943) April 4, 2022
Congratulations on Retirement,
Well Deserved ❤️❤️❤️
🐐
— sb_ (@svvrecords) April 5, 2022
Isn't it amazing that Frank Gore, who had such suspect knees that he fell in the draft, played so many years. I'm proud he'll retire a #Niner. A great career sir, congratulations #FTTB
— Neil Hingley (@Lott777) April 4, 2022
I love Frank Gore, I always wear his jersey for the Niners games even though he had left the team. So glad he can come back and retire as a 49er ❤️ https://t.co/W6qk9flDWE
— rizsaa (@izarsa94) April 3, 2022
Weird I had a dream a few days ago about Frank Gore coming back and playing another year for the 49ers… he won't be taking the field but I'm glad to see he's coming back home to retire a Niner.
— DJ D.Wash (@DJDWash) April 3, 2022
Gore will retire third on the all-time rushing list with 16,000 yards, behind two of the greatest running backs to ever play the position in Walter Payton and Emmitt Smith.
With all due respect Justine 🙏, He committed 49ers Sin of Epic proportions. It was asinine to say Frank Gore is not a HOFer. That was an insult to FG and the entire fanbase and franchise
— Wiseguy (@wiseguyinsider) April 5, 2022
Frank Gore retiring and Frank Gore needs to be in the Hall of Fame ! 🗣 pic.twitter.com/2QxAij0EiS
— W.W.Y.D. (@YouKnowTheVib) April 4, 2022
He is the Cal Ripken Jr of running backs.
— Hoboken Squat Cobbler (@canyoudugit8) April 4, 2022
First Ballot. No Doubt. https://t.co/joIXWVatgU
— Gary Pike (@garycp70) April 4, 2022
100% he rushed for more yards then some of these guys! Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson
— Brian Douglas (@bricdouglas) April 4, 2022
If Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis are, Gore absolutely is
— j🐰e 🇺🇦🌻🏀🐣 (@JoeyShacklef0rd) April 4, 2022
Some detractors believe Gore's credentials are not good enough to make the Hall of Fame.
I'm going to get canceled, but no, imo, Frank Gore is not a HOFer. https://t.co/Bz8xGjkGQ7
— Vish Kumaran (@VishKumaran) April 4, 2022
Frank Gore does not belong in the hall of fame https://t.co/akwVzqXYyV
— Brandon Koon (@krandonboon) June 10, 2021
LOVE frank gore… but it's not the "hall of very good"… he's not an HOFer
— hi there (@SdThere) April 4, 2022
Gore had achieved other accomplishments throughout his 16-year career, such as being named the 2006 NFL Most Improved Player, Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2010s Team, Pro Football Reference second-team All-2010s Team, and earning five Pro Bowl selections.
Gore had an injury-plagued college career at the University of Miami. He suffered ACL injuries in his left knee in 2002 and 2003 and played behind star running backs Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee.
Notable running backs drafted before the 49ers selected Gore with the No. 65 overall pick are Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson, Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, J.J. Arrington, and Eric Shelton.