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A Nearly Perfect Season
The Inside Story of the 1984 San Francisco 49ers
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2014
Summary
The San Francisco 49ers entered the 1984 season determined to erase the memory of their three point loss to the Washington Redskins in the NFC Championship Game the year before. Nineteen games later, they had not only won the Super Bowl, they had redefined NFL history by becoming the first team to win 18 games in a single season. Led by Hall of Fame head coach Bill Walsh and future Hall of Fame players Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Fred Dean, the 1984 San Francisco 49ers finished the season with just one defeat.
A Nearly Perfect Season: The Inside Story of the 1984San Francisco 49ers chronicles the story of one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Through in-depth research and extensive interviews, Chris Willis details every aspect of this memorable season, from the preseason training camp through Super Bowl XIX. Inside stories from the 49ers are brought to life in colorful detail, including Joe Montana’s penchant for stealing teammates’ bikes during camp, the players’ pre-game superstitions, and what went on in the 49ers’ locker room before Super Bowl XIX. In addition, Chris Willis had complete access to Bill Walsh’s game plans and meeting tapes, revealing the intense preparation the coach and his staff went through to give their team the greatest chance for success on the field.
Featuring original interviews with more than 30 players from the team—including Dwaine Board, Roger Craig, Fred Dean, Keith Fahnhorst, Riki Ellison, Guy McIntyre, and Keena Turner—and interviews with the coaches and the general manager, this book provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of a season to remember.
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Copyright Year
2014
ISBN-Print
978-1-4422-3641-7
ISBN-Online
978-1-4422-3642-4
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
374
Product Type
Monograph
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Contents No access
1984 San Francisco 49ers No access
Preface No access
Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access
1 Eddie D. No access
2 The Genius No access
3 The Coaching Staff No access
4 Building a Champion No access
5 Draft No access
6 Lunch Box Team No access
7 Rocklin No access
8 Students of the Game No access
9 September No access
10 The Candlestick Park Experience No access
11 October No access
12 Six Days till Sunday No access
13 November No access
14 December No access
15 NFC Divisional Playoff Game No access
16 NFC Championship Game No access
17 The Game Plans No access
18 The Hype No access
19 Pregame No access
20 First Half No access
21 Second Half No access
22 Aftermath No access
23 Legacy of the 1984 San Francisco 49ers No access
