49ers to Honor Dwight Clark With Helmet Decal, Statue

Dwight Clark helped launch the 49ers' dynasty of the 1980s when he leaped high into the air to come down with "The Catch."The 49ers will permanently pay tribute to Clark at the apex of his finger-tip grab with a statue outside the gates of Levi's Stadium, the club announced during a private event Tuesday night.The event featured a preview of the documentary, "Letters to 87," which will air commercial-free on Tuesday, Aug. 21, on NBC Sports Bay Area at 8 p.m. (following Giants Postgame Live). The documentary highlights Clark's bond with his fans, as signified by an outpouring of heartfelt letters he received after he was diagnosed with ALS.Team president Al Guido announced the different ways the 49ers will honor Clark, who passed away on June 4 after a two-year battle with the disease. The club announced it plans to honor Clark on the date 8/7 every year. Clark, of course, wore the No. 87."It's what we're considering now Dwight Clark Day," Guido said on the 49ers Insider Podcast.The 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, will unveil statues depicting Clark's leap and Joe Montana's pass on the play that propelled the 49ers to their first Super Bowl title. The 49ers' nationally televised night...