1b. Zak Keasey
2. Mark Roman
[ Edited by Bay2Bay9erAllday on May 14, 2015 at 10:02 AM ]
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Toughest, Gutsiest, "All-Heart" Players in 49ers History
May 14, 2015 at 10:01 AM
- Bay2Bay9erAllday
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1a. Chris Borland
1b. Zak Keasey
2. Mark Roman
1b. Zak Keasey
2. Mark Roman
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May 14, 2015 at 10:46 AM
- cciowa
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Originally posted by eastie:they all leg whipped and that is another reason why they were awesome! if they do it for us, then i condone it
that great o-line in the eighties, Cross, Quinlan, and Ayers...
May 14, 2015 at 10:58 AM
- 9moon
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80's OFFENSIVE LINE were...
Fahnhost - Ayers - Quillan - Cross - (Audick & Parris)
Fahnhost - Ayers - Quillan - Cross - (Audick & Parris)
May 14, 2015 at 11:19 AM
- Lott49ersFan
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Leo Nomellini. Remember watching him talk about how every time he tackled someone he was trying to kill them.
And, of course, Ronnie Lott!
And, of course, Ronnie Lott!
[ Edited by Lott49ersFan on May 14, 2015 at 11:24 AM ]
May 14, 2015 at 11:52 AM
- JTsBiggestFan
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Originally posted by 5Jan2003:
Russ Francis was a tough baller. Fit right in.
John Frank, speaking of TE. Leveling Boz was a work of art.
(Edit) AND, while fact checking Frank I note that he also as a rookie wrestled Lawrence Taylor to the ground on a block, then when Taylor commenced an attitude about it and started going all Judo, Frank threw him down again and pinned him to a 3 count.
The Jeff Fuller mention had come to mind too.
But yeah Lott, Young and Gore for toughness and heart over their careers, no escaping them at the top of the list, as they were the faces of the franchise during their days.
Great post.
And your choice of username I salute as well.
May 14, 2015 at 11:55 AM
- JTsBiggestFan
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Awesome stuff in this thread......really enjoying it.
Must add to this:
When Steve Young was recently asked who he thought was the toughest 49er he played with, he thought about it for a few seconds and said Joe Montana. Just the outright punishment Joe took, and still returned after major injuries each time was impressive to him.
Coming from Young, I'd say that was the ultimate form of respect, undeniable.
Must add to this:
When Steve Young was recently asked who he thought was the toughest 49er he played with, he thought about it for a few seconds and said Joe Montana. Just the outright punishment Joe took, and still returned after major injuries each time was impressive to him.
Coming from Young, I'd say that was the ultimate form of respect, undeniable.
May 14, 2015 at 12:22 PM
- Young2Rice
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Don't forget Bob Mccitrick.
Even though this is for players only.
BAWSE
Even though this is for players only.
BAWSE
[ Edited by Young2Rice on May 14, 2015 at 12:23 PM ]
May 14, 2015 at 12:25 PM
- LasVegasWally
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Originally posted by JTsBiggestFan:
Awesome stuff in this thread......really enjoying it.
Must add to this:
When Steve Young was recently asked who he thought was the toughest 49er he played with, he thought about it for a few seconds and said Joe Montana. Just the outright punishment Joe took, and still returned after major injuries each time was impressive to him.
Coming from Young, I'd say that was the ultimate form of respect, undeniable.
Excellent call,
Thanks for that!
May 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM
- LasVegasWally
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Originally posted by eastie:
that great o-line in the eighties, Cross, Quinlan, and Ayers...
IMO, Ayers was one of our most under-rated players.
Just ask Lawrence Taylor.
May 14, 2015 at 1:22 PM
- Wu-5Rings
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John Taylor, I was young but thought he was a tough dude making plays while Jerry over shadowed him. I miss Taylor. Good times 
, good old days.
, good old days.
May 14, 2015 at 1:28 PM
- PatrickWillisHOF
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Originally posted by Bay2Bay9erAllday:
1a. Chris Borland
1b. Zak Keasey
2. Mark Roman
Kwame Harris
Kentwan Balmer
J.T. O' Sullivan
May 14, 2015 at 1:34 PM
- thl408
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Just wanted to mention Bill Romonowski. Tough, ornery, ironman game streak, and dirty scumbag as an opponent on the field.
#1 answer is Ronnie Lott.
#1 answer is Ronnie Lott.
May 14, 2015 at 1:47 PM
- Wu-5Rings
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Originally posted by thl408:Just wanted to mention Bill Romonowski. Tough, ornery, ironman game streak, and dirty scumbag as an opponent on the field.
#1 answer is Ronnie Lott.
Nice, Bill was everything you mentioned and yes I agree. Numero uno has to be Ronnie Lott...
May 14, 2015 at 2:21 PM
- theninermaniac
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Originally posted by NJNiner:
Jeff Garcia
Was waiting to see how many pages I would have to scroll through to find his name. All heart.
May 14, 2015 at 4:51 PM
- Zachary
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Tom Rathman
I mean, not him as whole player, but that ONE play by Shaun Hill against AZ.. believe it was MNF, where he lost his helmet, then dove head first for the first down... that was pretty legit
I mean, not him as whole player, but that ONE play by Shaun Hill against AZ.. believe it was MNF, where he lost his helmet, then dove head first for the first down... that was pretty legit