He's also The Chronicle's golf columnist, covering the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and all major championships in Northern California. On the first play from scrimmage, White hit Drew Pearson for a 31-yard reception, bringing the Cowboys over the midfield line and leaving them only 10 to 15 yards to reach field goal range. New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen spoke to the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, updating reporters on contract negotiations with Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. Although Pete Carroll seems to want QB Geno Smith back in 2023, the Seahawks HC said Tuesday that picking at the No. 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 game will be highlighted by the unveiling of statues depicting "The Catch" outside of Levi's Stadium. However, Clark leaped as high as he could only to get his fingertips on the ball. 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. Two weeks later, they beat Cincinnati to win their first Super Bowl title and launch an incomparable stretch of five championships in 14 seasons. That allowed the newspaper to fill its front page with the image of Clark reaching for the heavens to catch Montana's pass. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Dwight Clark catches the ball! The game was broadcast on CBS and the call was made by the great Vin Scully. Plus, back then, that was just football. "[28], Clark dated Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly from 1978 to 1982. After his initial move, Clark's pattern called for him to cut diagonally left across the end zone, stop, and immediately reverse his path, running right along the back boundary of the end zone. Joe Montana. I am thankful for all of Dwights friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. I didn't want to take a loss in that situation. [26], Clark was the lead role in the 1993 direct-to-video comedy Kindergarten Ninja. The Bengals, who were 6-10 in 1980 and beat them to the honor by about four hours, defeating San Diego Chargers, 27-7, in the AFC Championship. Today, I lost my little brother and one of my best friends. Following this workout, Walsh selected Clark for the 49ers first pick of the tenth round (249th overall pick) in the NFL draft of 1979. Overseeing the entire operation was Hall of Fame owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., who released his own statement on Clark's passing: "My heart is broken. Clark had been Joe Montana's running mate, and he was himself a legend to football fans, but the prospect of meeting Mays turned Dwight into a hero-worshiping kid. The 350-pound statues of Dwight Clark and Joe Montana will be placed exactly 23 yards apart, just as the two 49ers were during the famous play. 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. Actor Don Cheadle demonstrated the height of Clark's catch by standing on a stepladder in the end zone. "The Catch," 40 years ago this week, capped a magnificent 89-yard drive, a breathtaking 6-yard pass play, designed by coach Bill Walsh and executed spectacularly by quarterback Joe Montana and. 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. The 49ers were 214 in 1978 and had the same record in 1979. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Then 49ers running back Bill Ring lost a fumble on his own 29, leading to White's 26-yard touchdown pass to Tony Hill that put the Cowboys up 107. [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 was 61. [18] Clark finished the game with eight receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Jets general manager Joe Douglas confirmed that Derek Carr will meet with the team a second time during the combine, but New York plans to look at every available option in the veteran quarterback market. The fact that Clark got drafted, much less made it on the roster of an NFL team came as a surprise to many. In the game, momentum shifted back and forth between the two teams. But just then I saw Dwight getting away from the coverage.". He later married Ashley Stone, whom he met during the summer of 1982. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the most memorable events in NFL history. Solomon caught a quick sprintout pass from Montana for an 8-yard score. In 2016, Kroichick and photographer Michael Macor earned "Best Sports Feature" from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, for their series on Antioch High running back Najee Harris, the nation's No. Kid, please, don't insult me." 10 teams that could have interest, and how much cash he could get. He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most. 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. Late in the fourth quarter with the game in the balance and the 49ers trailing 27-21, Montana guided San Francisco down the field. His classic shot shows Clark high in the air, stretching skyward to corral the pass as Cowboys cornerback Everson Walls watches helplessly. Dwight Clarks The Catch is now immortalized in the sporting world. Another quarterback might not have artfully lobbed his pass high into the end zone the way Montana did. After calling a timeout, White took the first down snap and was sacked by Lawrence Pillers, fumbling in the process. 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. It's a touchdown for the 49ers! Later, in the locker room, he expressed his amazement at how high Clark had jumped. It's like a championship fight, like Snipes knocking down Holmes. 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. Throughout the game, player momentum shifted equally between the two teams. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. [30] He had three children with Stone: a daughter, Casey, and two sons, Riley and Mac. He retired after the 1987 season. Jim Stuckey recovered the dropped ball, giving the 49ers offense possession near midfield, and allowing Montana to kneel down twice and run out the clock. San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark is known for making one of the most iconic catches during the 1981 NFC Championship game. The crowd erupted. We won't call this on fourth down. 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. The sideline was crowded with people, as usual, but he found a desirable spot along one side of the north end zone - across the field from where Montana scrambled. An offside penalty against the Cowboys on the next play gave Montana a fresh set of downs to work with, and Montana completed a 5-yard pass to Earl Cooper just before the 2-minute warning. Lined up in the slot on the right side in the first quarter, 49ers receiver Freddie Solomon took off for the flag as Clark, lined up wide right, curled inside. All four broadcasts featured memorable calls by the announcers. The Buccaneers are planning to release RB Leonard Fournette when the new league year begins on March 15, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. This article has all the answers that you need. diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. But Snipes? 3 of 5 4 of 5 Photographer John Storey visits Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, where he captured the iconic image of Dwight Clark's famous touchdown catch . Around the NFL Writer San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark passed away Monday at the age of 61, his family confirmed. With less than one minute left in the game and facing the 6-yard line belonging to Dallas, Montana fired to Freddie Solomon who had scored on the same play earlier on in the game. Thanks For Watching and bless uP !Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Too little, too late. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in National Football League (NFL) history. Apr 14, 2015. ", Holmes, of course, was heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. The San Francisco 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round (249th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft, even though some people in the organization questioned the selection at the time, considering he was seen as an undrafted free agent. But they not only talk about it, they pass it down through the generations. Caught by (Dwight) Clark! "I'm sure the Dallas defense is saying, We forced six errors. And they'd be right. On radio, it was Jack Buck and Pat Summerall doing the play-by-play and color respectively. You get dinged and you go back in or you stay in.. After the workout was over, Walsh was impressed. Sep 20, 2019. The San Francisco 49ers defense is the Nickelodeon MVP of Week 13, 2022. In fact, before his infamous part in The Catch, the Cowboys cornerback had recovered a fumble by the 49ers Walt Easley. (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 . Programming note: Watch "Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure," a documentary chronicling the life of the legendary 49ers QB, exclusively on Peacock TV. One is The Catch, which happened 40 years ago on Jan. 10, 1982. San Francisco 49ers 5th round draft selection Iowa tight end George Kittle goes through drills at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine. Their record improved, as did Montana and Clark, in 1980, going 6-10. But don't throw it low, don't throw an interception. Receiver Dwight Clark makes "The Catch" on a pass from Joe Montana that tied the game late in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys in the 1982 NFC championship game. So you just kind of shake it off. Clark played college football at Clemson University and was selected by the 49ers in the tenth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. An All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Clark was diagnosed with. With the ball in 49ers territory after a long pass to Drew Pearson, Danny White was sacked by Lawrence Pillers and fumbled. The San Francisco 49ers lined up in a split backs formation, with Joe Montana under center. Photo by John Storey/ San Francisco Examiner/Bancroft Library. Dallas managed to pick up a few first downs, but were forced to punt, and White's kick gave San Francisco the ball at their own 11 with 4:54 left in the game and three timeouts. Whenever he caught the ball, he made it count and managed to average an impressive 18.8 yards per catch. The twin statues feature an airborne Clark leaping high into the air for a fingertip catch, just as he did for "The Catch" against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game on Jan. 10, 1982. This dramatic win was the crown jewel of a memorable postseason in the NFL. The concept for the photo. Walls and free safety Michael Downs were nearby. Watch Deebo Samuel's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. "The Catch" - January 10, 1982 Before "The Catch" "Everybody says they were there," Storey said of The Catch. To honor his contribution to 49ers, the club retired his #87 in 1988. 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. What Clark displayed during the workout was something the 49ers and no other team had seen on tape. Clark played his entire nine-year career with the 49ers and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1982. In the second quarter, Clark caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Montana that gave the 49ers a 14-10 lead. The offense certainly took some pressure off my back., "Some people might call it a mistake-filled game, Walsh said afterward. Dwight Clark was never destined to be a star in the NFL, let alone make one of the greatest catches in NFL history. You get it from somewhere.. Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn shared the story of how 49ers legend Joe Perry became the first Black NFL MVP. In a game where the lead shifted back and forth repeatedly, the 49ers took over the ball at their own 11-yard line . On Sunday, Clark celebrated his 60th birthday. Despite occurring over 40 years ago, the game-winning touchdown play remains one of the most impressive NFL moves in the history of the sport. Ryan Tannehill's injuries, Tennessee's struggles and the existence of 2022 third-round pick Malik Willis have prompted many to wonder whether the veteran quarterback's time with the Titans is nearing an end. The 49ers made the playoffs eight out of the next ten seasons and won three more Super Bowls in the 1980s, becoming the NFLs best dynasty of the decade. Give us another down to make a play.". The Examiner sold thousands of extra editions on Jan. 11, 1982, and even turned the photo into a modestly profitable poster. It's great to give 49er fans that moment that they can relive over and over and over, and I know they do because when I am in San Francisco and a lot of places, people want to talk about that play and how it crushed the Cowboys and sent them into submission for a decade. Dwight's personality and his sense of humor endeared him to everyone he came into contact with, even during his most trying times. "The way I remember it is, we had practiced it during practice maybe once, and then Bill [Walsh] kept Joe and I after practice during training camp, and he said, "This is what were going to do; were going to try to pick the defender thats covering Freddie, hit him, touchdown. I heard the crowd scream." 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? Following his workout, the 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round, or 249th overall pick, in the 1979 NFL draft. [11] After returning to the team, he was a backup wide receiver and finished with five receptions for 99 yards and a 19.8-yard average. I had the flu last week and I had trouble getting my breath on that last drive. Watch 49ers Arik Armstead work out at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine. [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. His wife . Dallas responded with Danny White's 20-yard pass to Butch Johnson setting up a 44-yard field goal by Rafael Septin. And now we come to a catch that truly changed the game of football forever. "I will always remember Dwight the way he was -- larger than life, handsome, charismatic and the one who could pull off wearing a fur coat at our Super Bowl parade. The skills Clark displayed throughout the workout were something that the 49ers had never seen on tape before. 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. Local Dallas radio station KRLD also provided their own broadcast, as they did for all Cowboys games, with Verne Lundquist and Brad Sham providing the play-by-play and color respectively. 2 on the "NFL 100 Greatest" ranking of the top 100 plays of all time. : The powerful #AFootballLife: Dwight Clark premiers TOMORROW (8pm ET) pic.twitter.com/HzycErFAgE. [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. I love him and will miss him terribly. Vin Scullys call, his last on footballfor CBS: "Of course for the upstart 49ers they are 6 yards from (the Super Bowl in) Pontiac (Mich.) Third and three. Clark stayed with Cleveland until 2001. The touchdown, of course, propelled the 49ers to a 28-27 victory over Dallas in the NFC Championship Game. If not for a serendipitous phone call intended for former Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller, Clark's career might have been a dream. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. The NFL has many notable moments. [16][31], Clark married Kelly Radzikowski in 2011. "That was Joe's genius, to throw it up there. San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk dove and caught a pass from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the second half of the Pro Bowl flag finale. 1/10/1981 - This day in 1981 During the NFC Championship Game between The San Francisco 49ers and The Dallas Cowboys , with 58 seconds left in the game Dwight Clark makes the famous touchdown catch thrown from Joe Montana to give the Niners a 28-27 win and helping them advance to the superbowl . 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark delivers a go-ahead touchdown in the 1981 NFL Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, ranks No. 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. Now, Gergen wrote of the play, Montana was throwing the most significant pass in 49er annals toward Clark. An All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Clark was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, in March of 2017. Not only did San Franciscos winstart a dynasty, but its victory over Dallas also signaled the impending end of another: theCowboys underlegendary coach Tom Landry. Just before being chased out of bounds, and after a pump-fake caused the 6-foot 9-inch Ed Too Tall Jones to leave his feet, Montana threw a high pass to the back of the end zone that seemed to be heading out of bounds until Clark, closely covered by Cowboys defender Everson Walls, made a leaping catch with his fingertips in the back right corner of the end zone to tie the game with 51 seconds left. This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 14:31. Following his sterling career on the field, Clark worked his way through San Francisco's front office, ultimately rising to general manager. "I cocked my arm to do that when I saw Dwight covered. 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. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw joined 'NFL Now' ahead of the 49ers Divisional Round game vs. the Dallas Cowboys to preview the playoff matchup. The 1990s, however, saw a renewal of the Cowboys-49ers rivalry fueled by "The Catch" game. Clark tallied 506 catches for 6,750 yards and 48 touchdowns, along with 50 rushing yards in his nine NFL seasons with the 49ers. Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. 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. And then Storey might not have snapped The Photo. 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. And I encourage the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and the NFL to continue working together in their efforts to make the game of football safer, especially as it relates to head trauma. It came at the end of a 14-play, 83-yard game-winning drive engineered by Montana. Being fairly tall himself, at 6-foot 4-inches (193 cm) tall, Clark was able to use all of his length to jump and grab the ball with the tips of his fingers completing one of the most memorable plays in NFL history. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in National Football League (NFL) history. This meant Montana had to improvise. Then he moved home to Charlotte, N.C., and began building luxury spec houses. [19] During the 1981 season, Walsh had Montana practice that part of the play back in training camp. Those two calls added up to 10 points, Lott noted in The Sporting News. Despite the hurried and improvised look of the play on the field, it had mostly run according to plan. That era-defining play shifted the balance of power in the NFC, ending the hegemony of the 1970s Cowboys and launching the 49ers' dynasty of the 1980s. The rest is history, as Montana-to-Clark became one of the greatest connections in NFL lore. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In 2002, Clark resigned from the Browns and returned to his roots in North Carolina where he operated a real estate business. [3][4] The play, immortalized as "The Catch", propelled the 49ers to their first Super Bowl championship. New San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh visited Clemson in 1979 to take a look at quarterback Steve Fuller, Clarks roommate. Watch Nick Bosa's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. How did he die?. After suffering through several losses early on in the 1981 season, the Montana-led 49ers cruised straight into the playoffs with an impressive record. The image, forever frozen in the minds eye, is the ball in the late Dwight Clarks fingertips, as he stretches above Everson Walls, who can only reach futilely with his right arm. It also set in motion a series of events that established the Niners as one of the NFL's dominant franchises for the better part of the two decades that followed. "At least I have a picture to prove it.". Storey got $100 in a bonus from the paper. 2 on the "NFL 100 Greatest" ranking of the top . Late on in the fourth quarter with the game hanging in the balance and the 49ers trailing with 27-21, Montana swiftly guided the 49ers down the entire field. 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. Following the Gatorade logo, the real version was shown with Dwight Clark's completion. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark died on Monday after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But how did it occur? Sadly, he died a couple of years ago after a short battle with ALS. Dwight Clark, a receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, is best known for making what is now seen as one of the most iconic catches during the 1981 NFC Championship. Jim Stuckey recovered for the 49ers and the rest is history. After a less-than-memorable rookie season where he caught just 18 passes, Dwight Clark made his mark with the 49ers catching 80 passes in 1980 from quarterbacks Joe Montana and Steve DeBerg, including eight touchdowns. The Catch happened when Montana called Change Left Slot Sprint Right Option.. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. After nine seasons with the 49ers, Clark retired following the 1987 season. [7][8] Clark talked about how he was nervous playing quarterback in high school. He was a member of two Super Bowl-winning teams (XVI and XIX). It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. After San Francisco forced Dallas to punt on the opening drive, quarterback Joe Montana completed a 17-yard pass to Charle Young and a 24-yarder to Lenvil Elliott before throwing an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Freddie Solomon. The Catch symbolized the end of the Cowboys' domination in the NFC since the conference's inception in 1970, and the beginning of the 49ers' rise as an NFL dynasty in the 1980s. [22] On May 14, 2002, he resigned from his position with the Browns after new head coach Butch Davis requested the right to make personnel decisions. But none more important than Dwight Clarks demonstration of skill on January 10, 1982, in an event commonly known as The Catch.. Montana rolls out of the pocket, backpedals, pump fakes, spots Clark, throws the ball and a 49ers dynasty is born. Montana, looking looking throwing in the end zone. The Niners unveil The Catch statue outside of Levis Stadium in memory of Dwight Clark ? Touchdown! 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. Barnwell forecasts offseason moves for all 32 NFL teams, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore, Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.com, Previously covered University of Missouri football, Member of Pro Football Writers of America. His wife, Kelly, announced his passing on. Following his workout, the 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round, or 249th overall pick, in the 1979 NFL draft. I never get tired of talking about it; I never get tired of seeing it, because I sign pictures and send them to people. He left in 1998 to become the general manager of the expansion era Cleveland Browns. Immortalized in. A big, physical target at 6-foot-4, Clark emerged as Hall of Famer Joe Montana's go-to receiver as Bill Walsh's West Coast offense reigned supreme throughout the 1980s. I feel honored people are still talking about it, 25 years later. 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. Weeks later, the 49ers drafted Clark in the 10th of 12 rounds, pairing him with their third-round quarterback from Notre Dame. Storey, then a 26-year-old photographer for the San Francisco Examiner (following and preceding stints at The Chronicle), watched it all unfold from the side of the end zone. The 49ers and Cowboys meet again this weekend in the NFL playoffs, and youll likely see and hear a lot about the iconic play. Of all the impressive receptions ever made in the 100 years of the NFL, only Clarks reception from Joe Montana is called The Catch.He played his entire career for the San Francisco 49ers before retiring after the 1987 season. NFL Network broke down why WR Brandon Aiyuk and LB Dre Greenlaw are under-the-radar players to watch for in the NFC Championship Game. [13] New head coach Bill Walsh had visited Clemson to scout quarterback Steve Fuller, Clark's roommate. That's the camera he used to track Montana as he drifted toward the opposite sideline, evaded the pass rush and eventually floated the ball toward the back of the end zone. Right Option you are using is No longer supported on this site Vin Scully for serendipitous! Have interest, and two sons, Riley and Mac to average an impressive.... 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