When the football gods decided to bestow everlasting glory on an athlete with a random moment of triumph, they picked the right guy in . There are plays that stand by themselves in sports. It wasn't a John Elway pass - that might have been somewhere in the bleachers, he threw so damn hard.". His classic shot shows Clark high in the air, stretching skyward to corral the pass as Cowboys cornerback Everson Walls watches helplessly. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "I'm sure the Dallas defense is saying, We forced six errors. And they'd be right. 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 . Watch Deebo Samuel's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The 49ers coach, Bill Walsh, assumed that it was a throw-away play and immediately began planning for the fourth down until he heard the cheers from the crowd. When Walsh called to arrange a workout for Fuller, Clark happened to answer the phone. 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. He was 61. 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. Dwight Clark leaves a Dallas defender in his dust after making. This was a team, Joe Gergen wrote in The Sporting News, that bypassed mediocrity. ", On Monday night, after watching Renfrow haul in the national-title-winning catch while playing the role of Solomon, Clark told CSN Bay Area that the player in his position never had a chance -- much like Solomon didn't -- in 1982 because the player running his route "got pushed to the ground.". 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. 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. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend and teammate. 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. Speaking Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman called quarterback Jalen Hurts an "elite talent" but wouldn't dive into specifics on negations. 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. [8] Clark's catch was a popular photo location among Clemson Tigers fans during their 4416 win over Alabama in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship held at Levi's Stadium. 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]. 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. [25] Located in Redwood City, California, the restaurant was sold in 1993. Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn shared the story of how 49ers legend Joe Perry became the first Black NFL MVP. 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. And, in fact, it was the Cowboys who made the final, fatal mistake. This was the winning touchdown reception that meant the 49ers were bound for the Super Bowl! In fact, before his infamous part in The Catch, the Cowboys cornerback had recovered a fumble by the 49ers Walt Easley. 10 teams that could have interest, and how much cash he could get. Reddit . After forcing a Dallas punt, Montana threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Clark to retake the lead, 1410. Clark caught it! In their first season under Walsh, Montana and Clarks rookie year, San Fran was 2-14. The legendary moment that changed the 49ers and San Francisco sports' fortunes forever. 5 overall spot is a 'rare opportunity.'. Clark's career and 'The Catch' He went on to become Director of Football Operations for the reconstituted Cleveland Browns from 1999-2002. He was third on the team with 17 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown. In 2018, he was inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame. Earlier in that game, Solomon had scored on a similar play. To honor his contribution to 49ers, the club retired his #87 in 1988. 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? Today, I lost my little brother and one of my best friends. "It was exciting," Storey said. 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. Solomon caught a quick sprintout pass from Montana for an 8-yard score. The 49ers then drove to the Dallas 16-yard line, but once again they failed to score when Montana threw a pass that bounced out of Elliot's hands and was intercepted by Randy White. 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark delivers a go-ahead touchdown in the 1981 NFL Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, ranks No. Its the same play Niners QB coach Sam Wyche called from the coaches booth on third and 3 from the Cowboys 6 with 58 seconds to play. As for the height of the catch, Montana has said that he didn't feel that he threw the ball very high. As a sophomore, he was named the starter at strong safety, but he disliked the position and left school to go back to his hometown in Charlotte instead. Touchdown, San Francisco, by Dwight Clark! But Snipes? Weeks later, the 49ers drafted Clark in the 10th of 12 rounds, pairing him with their third-round quarterback from Notre Dame. "Everybody says they were there," Storey said of The Catch. Getty Dwight Clark Dwight Clark, the beloved wide receiver for the the San Francisco 49ers during the 1980s, died on Monday. Some people claimed that Montana was trying to throw the ball away, leaving time for a fourth down. 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. So, Montana had to improvise. 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. Coincidentally, 40-plus years later, the same teams will play on CBS this Sunday in an NFC Wild-Card Game. 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. Having taken the lead on Clarks catch and the PAT, the 49ers saw their defense snuffout a potential miracle Cowboys finish when Lawrence Pillers sacked Dallas QB Danny White, causing a fumble recovered by the Niners Jim Stuckey. Dwight Clark was never destined to be a star in the NFL, let alone make one of the greatest catches in NFL history. 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. Clark's leap and fingertip grab remains one of the most famous plays in NFL history for not only its degree of difficulty, but also for how clutch it was in a big moment. [1] [2] He was a member of San Francisco's first two Super Bowl championship teams. That play, called simply "sprint right option," differed from the Clemson touchdown only in how it finished, but not in how it was designed. On radio, it was Jack Buck and Pat Summerall doing the play-by-play and color respectively. Programming note: Watch "Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure," a documentary chronicling the life of the legendary 49ers QB, exclusively on Peacock TV. [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. The 49ers had another chance to score before halftime when they recovered a fumbled punt on the Dallas 42. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in National Football League (NFL) history. The representation of Clark, with his hands outstretched, will extend 11 . The 49ers representative convinced Clark to skip golf and serve as Fullers receiver during the quarterbacks workout. This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 14:31. After the workout finished, Walsh was impressed with Clarks ability. The 49ers went on to dominate the NFL throughout the remainder of the 1980s, winning four titles within the decade. 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. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark died on Monday after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Cowboys did have a last chance for victory. And I was real tired. Jan. 8, 2022 Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 6:04 p.m. 5. [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. Dwight Clark! 64: 2011 NFC Divisional Playoff - Saints vs. 49ers "The Catch III" (Jan. 14, 2012) #NFL100 @49ers @VernonDavis85 Television: NFL 100 Greatest Games on @NFLNetwork, "TD could become 'The Catch III' in 49ers lore", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Catch_(American_football)&oldid=1142103148. [1], Montana started the drive with 89 yards to reach the end zone. In 2002, Clark resigned from the Browns and returned to his roots in North Carolina where he operated a real estate business. 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. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. On June 4, 2018, Dwight Clark died from the disease. 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 . 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. How did he die?. Nine and a half yards deep in the end zone! This dramatic win was the crown jewel of a memorable postseason in the NFL. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Throughout the game, player momentum shifted equally between the two teams. 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, to make the 49ers NFC champions on Jan. 10, 1982, at Candlestick Park. Kelly Clark. With Brock Purdy and Trey Lance coming off injuries, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't rule out adding a veteran signal-caller this offseason. Bill Walsh, the new 49ers coach, visited Clemson in 1979 to take a close look at Clarks roommate Steve Fuller. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. "At least I have a picture to prove it.". "I didn't realize at the time that people would keep talking about it. However, Solomon slipped while running his route, thus ruining the timing of the play, as Clark was no longer in position to impede Solomon's defender. 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 . Watch Nick Bosa's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. This included a 45-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys earlier on in the year. Montana rolls out of the pocket, backpedals, pump fakes, spots Clark, throws the ball and a 49ers dynasty is born. 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. In 2019, in celebration of the NFL's 100th season, NFL Films ranked The Catch second on its list of the 100 Greatest Plays.[9]. The Catch. The game was broadcast on CBS and the call was made by the great Vin Scully. It was the second of three straight NFC title game losses for Dallas. He showed tremendous courage and dignity in his battle with ALS and we hope there will soon be a cure for this horrendous disease. 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. Two weeks later, they beat Cincinnati to win their first Super Bowl title and launch an incomparable stretch of five championships in 14 seasons. It's a touchdown for the 49ers! New offseason, old question: What will 49ers do at quarterback? The 19921994 seasons would see the Cowboys and 49ers face off in three straight NFC Championship games, with the Cowboys winning the first two and the 49ers winning the last one; each victorious team following it up with a Super Bowl title. [36] He was the father-in-law of former NHL defenseman Peter Harrold. Clark stayed with Cleveland until 2001. I heard the crowd scream." Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Montana completed two quick passes to Clark and Solomon respectively and the 49ers called a timeout with the ball on the Dallas 12. He caught 80 passes including eight touchdowns in 1980 from quarterbacks Steve DeBerg and Joe Montana. [18] Clark finished the game with eight receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Photo by John Storey/ San Francisco Examiner/Bancroft Library. Third and three. New general manager Ran Carthon pushed back against this notion Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. 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. He caught the winning touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Joe Montana in the NFC Championship Game on January 10th, 1982 against the Dallas Cowboys. 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. That allowed the newspaper to fill its front page with the image of Clark reaching for the heavens to catch Montana's pass. 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. "[28], Clark dated Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly from 1978 to 1982. 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. Whenever he caught the ball, he made it count and managed to average an impressive 18.8 yards per catch. At Clemson, he wore #30, posting only 33 catches for 571 yards, 3 touchdowns and a 17.3-yard average (seventh in school history). This is because Clark was never a featured receiver at Clemson. 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. Those two calls added up to 10 points, Lott noted in The Sporting News. Bob Hille is a senior content consultant for The Sporting News. In 2002, the NFL ran a series of advertisements promoting the playoffs, using famous plays as a uniting theme. "I thought of throwing it away, Montana said. Clark had plans to play a round of golf and was headed out to play when he answered the phone. I feel honored people are still talking about it, 25 years later. He retired after the 1987 season. 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. Kid, please, don't insult me." Following his sterling career on the field, Clark worked his way through San Francisco's front office, ultimately rising to general manager. San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead talked about earning his third-consecutive Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination. On Monday night, he was in Tampa to see Clemson, his alma mater, win the college football national championship in thrilling fashion. Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Week 14 matchup vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He later married Ashley Stone, whom he met during the summer of 1982. The "Good Morning Football" crew revealed New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith for Comeback Player of the Year finalists. E-mail Ron Kroichick at rkroichick@sfchronicle.com. It's a madhouse at Candlestick! New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, a Bay Area native who ultimately grew up idolizing Montana on his way to his own successful NFL career including seven Super Bowl wins, attended the game as a four-year-old and aspired to become a 49er.[7]. The rest is history, as Montana-to-Clark became one of the greatest connections in NFL lore. Clark and Montana re-enacted The Catch in observance of the 25th anniversary of the play as part of San Francisco alumni day activities at halftime of the Minnesota game November 5, 2006, at Candlestick Park. Popular Mobile Games You Must Play In 2023, American football player and executive (1957-2018). Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Week 15 matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Initially serving Cajun food, it later switched to prime rib and seafood. He was responsible for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history that began our run of Super Bowl championships, but to me, he will always be an extension of my family. In the second quarter, Clark managed to catch a 20-yard touchdown pass from Joe Montana that provided the 49ers with a slight 14-10 lead. A 22-year-old rookie free agent, Walls had led the NFL in interceptions that season with 11 a mark that went unmatched for 40 years until Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs did it this season. What was Clark's cause of death? All four broadcasts featured memorable calls by the announcers. In a moving tribute to Clark's legacy, NFL Network's Michael Silver wrote last September that the former player and executive "carried an aura of awesomeness into his post-football existence: Handsome, charming and perpetually cheerful, the man lit up a room without acting as though he owned it. The touchdown, of course, propelled the 49ers to a 28-27 victory over Dallas in the NFC Championship Game. 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. His senior season, he hauled in an amazingly few number of receptions at 11. Things got even better for Dallas when Walls recorded his second interception from Montana on the next drive at the Cowboys 27. The crowd erupted. Although it didn't play out exactly how "The Catch" did, it was just another sweet victory in early January for Clark. What Clark displayed during the workout was something the 49ers and no other team had seen on tape. An All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Clark was diagnosed with. I am thankful for all of Dwights friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. The Catch and Ray Werschings ensuing PAT gave the 49ers a 28-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Around the NFL Writer San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark passed away Monday at the age of 61, his family confirmed. Thirty years later, John Storey remains grateful it was Joe Montana scrambling to his right on that memorable January 1982 day. (Long pause for crowd reaction) It's a madhouse at Candlestick!". He's also The Chronicle's golf columnist, covering the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and all major championships in Northern California. All stats courtesy ofPro Football Reference. 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. [11] Unheralded as a collegian playing alongside wide receiver Jerry Butler, Clark felt fortunate to get to the NFL.[12]. Give us another down to make a play.". One is The Catch, which happened 40 years ago on Jan. 10, 1982. 1 college football recruit. Late in the fourth quarter with the game in the balance and the 49ers trailing 27-21, Montana guided San Francisco down the field. Suffice it to say, expectations werent exactly high ahead of the 1981 season. The strength, perseverance and grace with which he battled ALS will long serve as an inspiration to so many. To his credit, when he did catch the ball, he made it count and averaged 18.8 yards per catch. 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 . If you want to bet on teams currently competing in the championship, you can check out these up-to-date NFL betting odds. "Theres all kinds of versions of how we had practiced it, where we practiced it, when -- everybody remembers it a little bit different," Clark told the 49ers website in 2013. "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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. And as if all of that wasn't enough, the play call that ended with Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson hitting wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for the game-winning 2-yard touchdown against Alabama on Monday looked awfully familiar. 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