The 49ers defeated the New York Giants in the divisional round and then hosted the Cowboys in a rematch with much more on the linea berth in Super Bowl XVI. It's a touchdown for the 49ers! And I was real tired. Local San Francisco radio station KCBS also provided their own broadcast, as they did for all 49ers games, with Don Klein and Wayne Walker providing the play-by-play and color respectively. Montana rolls out of the pocket, backpedals, pump fakes, spots Clark, throws the ball and a 49ers dynasty is born. Dwight Clark catches the ball! The Niners unveil The Catch statue outside of Levis Stadium in memory of Dwight Clark ? Dwight's personality and his sense of humor endeared him to everyone he came into contact with, even during his most trying times. Joe Montana. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Following his workout, the 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round, or 249th overall pick, in the 1979 NFL draft. [34][35] At the time of his death, Clark lived in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife Kelly. As such, the Cowboys were able to cover Solomon perfectly. He went on to become Director of Football Operations for the reconstituted Cleveland Browns from 1999-2002. In the third quarter, San Francisco had another scoring opportunity when Dwight Hicks returned a punt 12 yards to midfield. [1][2] He was a member of San Francisco's first two Super Bowl championship teams. The 49ers defeated the New York Giants in the divisional round and then went on to verse the Cowboys in a tense rematch with lots more on the line a link directly to the Superbowl XVI. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He later married Ashley Stone, whom he met during the summer of 1982. Dwight Clark! The third option would be to roll to the right and throw it high enough where it goes out of bounds or Dwight can jump up and catch it. Montana completed two quick passes to Clark and Solomon respectively and the 49ers called a timeout with the ball on the Dallas 12. In 2002, Clark resigned from the Browns and returned to his roots in North Carolina where he operated a real estate business. Touchdown! An All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Clark was diagnosed with. After calling a timeout, White took the first down snap and was sacked by Lawrence Pillers, fumbling in the process. But just then I saw Dwight getting away from the coverage.". Dwight Edward Clark (January 8, 1957 June 4, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1987. Clark, while discussing The Catch in America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions documentary about the 1981 49ers, said: It's humbling, really. Around the NFL Writer San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark passed away Monday at the age of 61, his family confirmed. The Cowboys managed to make the playoffs in the 1983 and 1985 seasons, only to be knocked out in their first game (Wild Card round in 1983; Divisional round in 1985), then failed to reach the postseason for the rest of the decade. [17], In the 1981 NFC Championship game, on January 10, 1982, against the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers trailed 2721 with 58 seconds to play. [20], Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 01:20, National Football League Players Association, "49er great Dwight Clark receiver who made The Catch dies at 61", "Dwight Clark, San Francisco 49ers receiver who made 'The Catch,' dies at 61", "One of Charlotte's greatest pro athletes has died", "Dwight Clark, 49ers receiver of The Catch, dead at 61", "Former Clemson great Dwight Clark passes", "Dwight Clark of Clemson football, 49ers fame dies from ALS", "Dwight Clark, 61, Dies; Made a Touchdown Catch for the Ages", "Illness robbed us of Dwight Clark, but not of his spirit", "49ers flashback: 1979 team was dreadful despite Walsh, Montana, O.J. He left in 1998 to become the general manager of the expansion era Cleveland Browns. Our hearts and prayers are with his wife Kelly, his children and the entire Clark family.". Clark tallied 506 catches for 6,750 yards and 48 touchdowns, along with 50 rushing yards in his nine NFL seasons with the 49ers. The rest is history, as Montana-to-Clark became one of the greatest connections in NFL lore. The Cowboys did have a last chance for victory. That allowed the newspaper to fill its front page with the image of Clark reaching for the heavens to catch Montana's pass. In 1988, he was inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame. The statue features two life-size figures, Montana with his arms in the air celebrating the touchdown and, 23 yards away, Clark leaping to make The Catch. "[18], Clark died of the disease on June 4, 2018. Statement from @nflcommish on the passing of 49ers legend Dwight Clark pic.twitter.com/Wuaw1ceKsC, The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin has several contracts and extensions to weigh as Cincinnati looks to stay a Super Bowl favorite in 2023, and he's been unwilling to give a concrete answer on running back Joe Mixon's future. Not only did the winning touchdown catch lift the 49ers to their first-ever Super Bowl, but it has made history as one of the greatest catches in the history of the NFL. Dwight Clark was never destined to be a star in the NFL, let alone make one of the greatest catches in NFL history. This would be the final professional football game that Vin Scully would call the play by play as well as the final game that Pat Summerall did color commentary before moving to play-by-play announcer for the rest of his broadcast career (Summerall had moved from color commentator to play-by-play midway through the 1974 season; working color commentary here as a substitute for Jack Buck's regular radio partner Hank Stram; who was also Scully's main television broadcast partner during the 1981 season). Apr 14, 2015. In the Eastern time zone, Renfrow scored his touchdown on Jan. 10, exactly 35 years after Clark made "The Catch.". In a game where the lead shifted back and forth repeatedly, the 49ers took over the ball at their own 11-yard line . Jan. 8, 2022 Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 6:04 p.m. 5. George Rose/Getty Images. "That was Joe's genius, to throw it up there. ", Holmes, of course, was heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark hauls in a six-yard touchdown pass from Joe Montana with 51 seconds left in the 1982 NFC Championship game against the Dallas Cowboys. His wife . But Snipes? But none more important than Dwight Clarks demonstration of skill on January 10, 1982, in an event commonly known as The Catch.. When the 49er contingent arrived on campus, Clark answered the phone by chance on his way out to play golf and was convinced to participate as Fuller's pass catcher at the workout, where Walsh was impressed with his receiving skills.[3][7][14]. Too little, too late. One minute into the fourth quarter, Septin kicked a 22-yard field goal that cut the scoring difference down to 1 point at 2120. 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The Catch was the game-winning touchdown reception in the 1981 NFC Championship Game played between the Dallas Cowboys and the eventual Super Bowl XVI champion San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 10, 1982, as part of the 1981-82 NFL playoffs. Now, Gergen wrote of the play, Montana was throwing the most significant pass in 49er annals toward Clark. I am thankful for all of Dwights friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. The NFL's 2023 Hall of Fame Game will feature the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, the Hall announced Tuesday. Clark finished the game with 8 catches for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns. Here are five things you might not know about the teams, the players, the game and, yes, The Catch, from the pages of The Sporting News: TSN ARCHIVES: Swing right option dooms Dallas. After forcing a Dallas punt, Montana threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Clark to retake the lead, 1410. On television, Vin Scully called the play-by-play and Hank Stram did the color commentary. He also won another Super Bowl in 1984. I may sit and think about that moment couple of times a year, and how awesome it was to be a part of that play and to be a part of the 49ers in the '80s. Four plays later, White passed 21 yards to tight end Doug Cosbie for a touchdown and a 27-21 Cowboys lead in the fourth quarter. However, the Cowboys soon returned the favor with Danny White's interception to linebacker Bobby Leopold, and this time the 49ers converted, regaining the lead at 2117 with a 2-yard touchdown run by running back Johnny Davis. 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark delivers a go-ahead touchdown in the 1981 NFL Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, ranks No. The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals shared a moment of support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before the teams' Week 18 matchup at Levi's Stadium. Pearson would have scored had defensive back Eric Wright not made a one-handed horse-collar tackle. With Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts facing off in the NFC Championship this weekend, relive their 2019 high-scoring Big 12 clash as Iowa State took on Oklahoma. Two subsequent touchdown passes by the 49ers to win home playoff games with the team trailing and facing 3rd and 3 with less than a minute to go have also been named after The Catch: 1981 NFC Championship Game: NFL Full Game, Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 14:31, 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship, "Jim jividen: Every NFC Championship Game in San Francisco 49ers History-Part 1", "1982 San Francisco 49ers offensive playbook", "49ers finally put away Cowboys To begin their Super Bowl run", "The backstory to Walter Iooss' photo of", "New England Patriots vs. Oakland Raiders Recap", "Joe Montana on 'The Catch' statues: 'An honor to be remembered forever', "100 Greatest Plays: Numbers 5-1 | NFL 100", @NFL: "No. Montana was flushed from the pocket, and as he faded backward and was hit, he lofted a high pass to Clark in hopes he could come down with it. (Original Caption) San Francisco 49ers Dwight Clark (87, WR), goes up in the air in the end zone for the game-tying touchdown pass from Qb Joe Montana to set up the PAT which beat the Dallas . In October 2018, the 49ers unveiled a statue outside of Levis Stadium featuring Clark making his famous catch. [3][4] The play, immortalized as "The Catch", propelled the 49ers to their first Super Bowl championship. This is also done with Derek Jeter's "flip play" going wide of home plate and Michael Jordan's famous buzzer-beater against Cleveland going off the rim. The crowd erupted. [11] Unheralded as a collegian playing alongside wide receiver Jerry Butler, Clark felt fortunate to get to the NFL.[12]. Montana lines up at the five and on third down and three he rolls right, looking to throw looking to throw and he throws into the end zone Touchdown! Montana launched his next pass into the end zone, but missed Solomon. On August 5, 2007, The Best Damn Sports Show Period did a special show commemorating the top 50 amazing sports catches of all time. The Catch is listed as #17. In 2005, a commercial for the Gatorade sports drink, known as "The Winning Formula", portrayed an alternate version of The Catch, in which the ball bounced out of Clark's fingertips. "The Catch" - January 10, 1982 Before "The Catch" Extra Mustard. The Catch: How one of the most iconic plays in NFL history tied Dwight Clark and Everson Walls together forever ORG XMIT: [NS_9Clark's Catch ] Headline: Caption: 1-9-95--- Dwight Clarks's catch in . That would be Renaldo Snipes, who in November 1981 gave Holmes a surprisingly tough bout in Pittsburgh, including, by one account, a perfectly timed overhand right (that) connected cleanly with Holmes chin and caused the champions legs to fold up like a defective lawn chair collapsing under an unsuspecting party guest.. Dwight Clark has it! In the Sports Illustrated article, Montana explained that he never saw The Catch, since he had just been knocked to the ground by Jones, but "I saw Dwight's feet touch the ground. [37] Clark had a close friendship with former 49ers owner Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.[2] DeBartolo sent Clark to Japan in 2017 to bring back a three-month supply of the drug Radicava before it became available in the United States. -- The game will be highlighted by the unveiling of statues depicting "The Catch" outside of Levi's Stadium. Clark played college football at Clemson University and was selected by the 49ers in the tenth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. We won't call this on fourth down. "The San Francisco 49ers family has suffered a tremendous loss today with the passing of Dwight Clark," the team announced in a statement. Another quarterback might not have artfully lobbed his pass high into the end zone the way Montana did. He rolled right, pump-faked, then threw a high pass to the rear of the end zone. The play that afforded Watson the chance to throw or run for the score and sprung Renfrow with the pick/rub play had a striking resemblance to the play in which Montana found Clark. Clark had plans to play a round of golf and was headed out to play when he answered the phone. His senior season, he hauled in an amazingly few number of receptions at 11. Caught by (Dwight) Clark! Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Week 14 matchup vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Clark's career and 'The Catch' How's this for an autograph gem: San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark drawing up the play that was called on the famous "The Catch" in the 1981 playoffs. Montana threw the ball to a location where only Clark could reach it; if he missed the catch it would have sailed harmlessly out of bounds. Montana was was running out of room on the sideline. Reddit . But the lingering image quickly became The Catch, partly because of Storey's shot and another famous photo by Sports Illustrated's Walter Iooss Jr. (which ran on the magazine's cover). Dwight Clark celebrates 35th anniversary of 'The Catch' with Clemson national title, Predicting the 2023 starting QB for all 32 NFL teams, from the locks to the wild cards, 49ers All-Pro Nick Bosa will 'break the entire bank,' but it might take time, A new home for Michael Thomas? [32] He stated that he believed he developed ALS as a result of playing football; he suffered three concussions during his playing career. Im heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. Making matters worse, the pass rush of the Cowboys collapsed the 49ers' offensive line. SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- For former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark, there's something about ringing in the new year that brings good fortune. In the Niners' version, Montana's first read was supposed to be receiver Freddie Solomon, who was supposed to shake loose via pick, just as Renfrow did. "I thought it was too high," said the 6-3 Clark, "because I don't jump that well. Vin Scully described the play on CBS Television: Meanwhile, Jack Buck had the call over on CBS Radio: Meanwhile, Don Klein called the play locally for the 49ers on KCBS: Finally, Verne Lundquist called the play locally for the Cowboys on KRLD: This game was a watershed in the historic fortunes of both the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. I am honored to be able to be a part of a play that was kind of the culmination of just this incredible surprise season. One is "The Catch," which happened 40 years ago on Jan. 10, 1982. He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most. On October 21, 2018, the 49ers unveiled a statue outside Levi's Stadium depicting The Catch. In fact, beginning in 1986, the Cowboys went on to suffer losing seasons for the remainder of the eighties, leading to head coach Tom Landry being fired by new owner Jerry Jones after the 1988 season. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shared his most memorable moments of the 2023 Pro Bowl Games. Clark spiked the ball. Although Pete Carroll seems to want QB Geno Smith back in 2023, the Seahawks HC said Tuesday that picking at the No. Clark died on Monday, aged 61. I just dont think I would change anything.? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [15] But they soon greatly improved, winning the Super Bowl at the ends of the 1981 and 1984 seasons, and, starting in 1981, making the playoffs every year Clark was with them except 1982. It's a madhouse at Candlestick! The play kicked off an . In the Eastern time zone, Renfrow scored his touchdown on Jan. 10, exactly 35 years after Clark made "The Catch." Dwight Clark's catch beat the Cowboys and remains one of the iconic moments in NFL . Throughout the game, player momentum shifted equally between the two teams. New San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh visited Clemson in 1979 to take a look at quarterback Steve Fuller, Clarks roommate. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the most memorable events in NFL history. [25] Located in Redwood City, California, the restaurant was sold in 1993. Montana completed a 6-yard pass to Freddie Solomon to get the first down, then handed off twice to Elliot who gained eleven and seven yards respectively, but dropped a second incomplete pass on second-and-three from their own 41-yard line. Clark was on the receiving end of the iconic game-winning touchdown -- memorialized as "The Catch" -- in the 1981 NFL Championship Game. The 49ers were 214 in 1978 and had the same record in 1979. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Source: Purdy surgery delayed due to swelling, Answering key offseason questions for every NFL team: Intel on Tua, Lamar and the No. The touchdown, of course, propelled the 49ers to a 28-27 victory over Dallas in the NFC Championship Game. Clark curled into the end zone, braked at the end line and looked for his quarterback. If not for a serendipitous phone call intended for former Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller, Clark's career might have been a dream. Clark already had plans to play a round of golf and was about to head out to begin his game when he picked up the phone instead. [19] During the 1981 season, Walsh had Montana practice that part of the play back in training camp. Jim Stuckey recovered for the 49ers and the rest is history. This meant Montana had to improvise. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. At 6ft 4in (1.93m), his first love was basketball, but he accepted a scholarship to play college football at Clemson University.[9][10]. "What I love about it the most is that it's connected me with 49ers fans for the rest of time," Clark said in 2013. All stats courtesy ofPro Football Reference. The Catch and Ray Werschings ensuing PAT gave the 49ers a 28-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. At Clemson, he wore #30, posting only 33 catches for 571 yards, 3 touchdowns and a 17.3-yard average (seventh in school history). All the TV and radio calls you can handle from Harper, Stott clutch homers on Sunday, Shooters Radio: ECW One Night Stand 05 deep dive. The theme of Josh McDaniels' media session at the NFL Scouting Combine was consistently vague: After releasing Derek Carr, the Raiders are going to explore every avenue to address quarterback. I see that catch every day. Today, I lost my little brother and one of my best friends. The argument could be made that Walls was an indispensable piece of a Cowboys defense that helped the team reach the NFC Championship that year. Following this workout, Walsh selected Clark for the 49ers' first pick of the tenth round (249th overall pick) in the NFL draft of 1979. Kelly Clark. 49ers quarterback Joe Montana went on to gain a reputation for his last-minute heroics, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, his first year of eligibility. The 49ers and Cowboys meet again this weekend in the NFL playoffs, and youll likely see and hear a lot about the iconic play. This ended a remarkable period that saw the Cowboys play in 10 of 13 conference championship games, while Danny White, who had become Dallas' starting quarterback in 1980, drew criticism for "not being able to win the big game," despite leading the team to successful winning seasons. 5 overall spot is a 'rare opportunity.'. The team retired his jersey in 1988. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The ensuing extra point by kicker Ray Wersching gave the 49ers a 2827 lead. San Francisco wide receiver Dwight Clark made a leaping grab in the back of the end zone to complete a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Montana, enabling the 49ers to defeat the Cowboys, 28-27. "Everybody says they were there," Storey said of The Catch. 49ers legend Joe Montana joined "NFL Total Access" to discuss theteam's Week 14 matchup against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the most famous single moment in Bay Area sports history. As for the height of the catch, Montana has said that he didn't feel that he threw the ball very high. In his senior season in 1978, the Tigers were 111, won the Gator Bowl over Ohio State, and finished sixth in the final AP poll. Dwight Clark, who made one of the most famous catches in NFL history, died Monday -- 15 months after he announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as 49ers hero Dwight Clark's ashes laid to rest next to same goal post from 'The Catch' And this is Dwight Clark's stone in proximity to where he did make This is championship football. Watch 49ers Arik Armstead work out at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine. There are plays that stand by themselves in sports. So you just kind of shake it off. The Cowboys had Solomon covered. Storey got $100 in a bonus from the paper. "[28], Clark dated Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly from 1978 to 1982. The Catch was the reason for a resurgence in visitors to the city after a tough couple of years caused by lots of negative press coverage. Montana and the 49ers would defeat the Bengals, 26-21, in Super Bowl XVI. Montana said, "We'd never thrown the ball to Dwight on that play, at all. I love him and will miss him terribly. 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