As such, the Cowboys were able to cover Solomon perfectly. "At least I have a picture to prove it.". Today, I lost my little brother and one of my best friends. Holmes survived the knockdown, as would the Niners against the Cowboys. I am thankful for all of Dwights friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. [19] During the 1981 season, Walsh had Montana practice that part of the play back in training camp. In 2002, Clark resigned from the Browns and returned to his roots in North Carolina where he operated a real estate business. Although it didn't play out exactly how "The Catch" did, it was just another sweet victory in early January for Clark. I see that catch every day. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office 14 things you need in your car before you drive to Tahoe, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter, Trade for Aaron Rodgers? Some people claimed that Montana was trying to throw the ball away, leaving time for a fourth down. 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. The play saw Joe Montana find Dwight Clark for the game-winning touchdown in the NFC Championship Game played at Candlestick. Though the ball looked like it was heading out of bounds, Clark made a successful leaping grab and tied the game. Third and three. Following the Gatorade logo, the real version was shown with Dwight Clark's completion. After a 15-yard illegal block penalty on Clark, Montana lost a fumble while being sacked by Harvey Martin. "That was Joe's genius, to throw it up there. Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn shared the story of how 49ers legend Joe Perry became the first Black NFL MVP. The NFL has many notable moments. The PAT was good, and the 49ers were Super Bowl bound. 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. But Snipes? 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. 49ers legend Joe Montana joined "NFL Total Access" to discuss theteam's Week 14 matchup against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Watch Nick Bosa's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The Examiner sold thousands of extra editions on Jan. 11, 1982, and even turned the photo into a modestly profitable poster. The Catch. Caught by (Dwight) Clark! In 2021, Kroichick earned an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award for his feature on Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee conquering cancer. Montana launched his next pass into the end zone, but missed Solomon. The San Francisco 49ers lined up in a split backs formation, with Joe Montana under center. On Monday night, he was in Tampa to see Clemson, his alma mater, win the college football national championship in thrilling fashion. 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. 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. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in National Football League (NFL) history. Dwight Clark! It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Following his workout, the 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round, or 249th overall pick, in the 1979 NFL draft. Because Solomon, the first option, was covered, Montana was supposed to look to Clark as his second option. You get dinged and you go back in or you stay in.. Apr 14, 2015. On Sunday, Clark celebrated his 60th birthday. 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. 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. After "The Catch", the 49ers went on to win Super Bowl XVI 2621 over the Cincinnati Bengals. 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. And now we come to a catch that truly changed the game of football forever. He rolled right, pump-faked, then threw a high pass to the rear of the end zone. Two weeks later, they beat Cincinnati to win their first Super Bowl title and launch an incomparable stretch of five championships in 14 seasons. This dramatic win was the crown jewel of a memorable postseason in the NFL. All stats courtesy ofPro Football Reference. Sadly, he died a couple of years ago after a short battle with ALS. Clark disputes that assertion, claiming that it was a backup plan that they practiced many times. Photo by John Storey/ San Francisco Examiner/Bancroft Library. [27] He also appeared in the video game All-Pro Football 2K8. Storey recalled jostling for position as the 49ers moved toward their go-ahead touchdown. 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 . Wide receiver Freddie Solomon was lined up in the right slot, while Dwight Clark was outside of Solomon, wide to the right. Dallas responded with Danny White's 20-yard pass to Butch Johnson setting up a 44-yard field goal by Rafael Septin. He's also The Chronicle's golf columnist, covering the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and all major championships in Northern California. Your email address will not be published. Wrote Gergen in The Sporting News: Solomon broke for the flag but was covered. AP Photo/Dallas Morning News, Phil Huber). Clark built his restaurant, Clark's By The Bay, the year he retired and decorated it with sports memorabilia including The Catch. But Solomon slipped the second time, which threw off the timing and forced Clark to run his route in the back of the end zone, faking left and then tiptoeing along the back right corner of the end zone. One minute into the fourth quarter, Septin kicked a 22-yard field goal that cut the scoring difference down to 1 point at 2120. New San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh visited Clemson in 1979 to take a look at quarterback Steve Fuller, Clarks roommate. The rest is history, as Montana-to-Clark became one of the greatest connections in NFL lore. With the ball in 49ers territory after a long pass to Drew Pearson, Danny White was sacked by Lawrence Pillers and fumbled. 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. San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana threw a touchdown pass . 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. I had the flu last week and I had trouble getting my breath on that last drive. The game was not over, however, and the Cowboys quarterback Danny White had 51 seconds following a Wersching squib kick to move the ball 75 yards. Montana completed two quick passes to Clark and Solomon respectively and the 49ers called a timeout with the ball on the Dallas 12. [17], In the 1981 NFC Championship game, on January 10, 1982, against the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers trailed 2721 with 58 seconds to play. 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"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. Sports enterprise reporter Ron Kroichick has worked at The San Francisco Chronicle since 1995, when he came from The Sacramento Bee. And I was real tired. The crowd erupted. The Cowboys fared no better as White was sacked twice on their next drive, once by Jim Stuckey and once by Lawrence Pillers, and the half ended soon after. The 49ers went on to dominate the NFL throughout the remainder of the 1980s, winning four titles within the decade. Nine and a half yards deep in the end zone! 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. 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. "I'm sure the Dallas defense is saying, We forced six errors. And they'd be right. Touchdown! He said he suspected numerous concussions during his playing days contributed to his disease. 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. He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most. 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. "[20] In the early 1990s, Clark's catch had become the most requested clip in the archives of NFL Films, which was charging up to $5,000 for its use.[11]. 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. [13] New head coach Bill Walsh had visited Clemson to scout quarterback Steve Fuller, Clark's roommate. If you want to bet on teams currently competing in the championship, you can check out these up-to-date NFL betting odds. I don't know how I caught the ball. He caught 80 passes including eight touchdowns in 1980 from quarterbacks Steve DeBerg and Joe Montana. 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 . 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. 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. San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark passed away Monday at the age of 61, his family confirmed. "It was exciting," Storey said. 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. The representative of the 49ers on the other end managed to convince Clark to serve as Fullers receiver during his workout instead of playing golf. 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. "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. I'll be at an autograph thing, there'll be a 10-year old kid saying, "You're The Catch. [5] He served as the general manager of the 49ers from 1995 to 1998 and in the same capacity with the Cleveland Browns from 1999 to 2001. 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. The "Good Morning Football" crew broke down the top storylines following the San Francisco 49ers win vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. On October 21, 2018, the 49ers unveiled a statue outside Levi's Stadium depicting The Catch. They might not have finished the job without big plays from Eric Wright (game-saving tackle), Lawrence Pillers (forced fumble) and Jim Stuckey (fumble recovery) on Dallas' last-chance drive. 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. Clark's got a touchdown! Throughout the game, player momentum shifted equally between the two teams. "For almost four decades, he served as a charismatic ambassador for our team and the Bay Area. Clarks discovery was a complete accident, so the fact he was drafted and then made the roster of a respected team was seen to be quite surprising. Kroichick writes features on the Warriors during the NBA season, and various other topics - ranging from the 49ers/NFL and major-league baseball to college football and basketball - the rest of the year. [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. 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. He retired after the 1987 season. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. "[18], Clark died of the disease on June 4, 2018. [16] Sports Illustrated writer Paul Zimmerman named Clark his Player of the Year for 1982. Watch highlights of linebacker NaVorro Bowman performing at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine. On television, Vin Scully called the play-by-play and Hank Stram did the color commentary. Required fields are marked *. Clarks catch was featured on TV shows and commercials and was even on the cover of Sports Illustrated gaining global notoriety for all the right reasons, and bringing widespread attention to the sport. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw joined 'NFL Now' ahead of the 49ers Divisional Round game vs. the Dallas Cowboys to preview the playoff matchup. Thats because Clark was never a featured receiver at Clemson. He caught the winning touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Joe Montana in the NFC Championship Game on January 10th, 1982 against the Dallas Cowboys. 4 Share 165 views 1 year ago 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. 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark delivers a go-ahead touchdown in the 1981 NFL Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, ranks No. 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]. Suffice it to say, expectations werent exactly high ahead of the 1981 season. Following his sterling career on the field, Clark worked his way through San Francisco's front office, ultimately rising to general manager. 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. 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. I love him and will miss him terribly. Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Week 15 matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks. THIS CHANNEL IS NOT MONETIZED , FOR ENTERTAINMENT , PROMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY !!! 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", 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.". However, Solomon, as Montanas intended receiver, was covered by the Cowboys. (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 . New offseason, old question: What will 49ers do at quarterback? Future Hall of Fame DB Ronnie Lott was flagged twice for crucial pass interference calls that extended Cowboys drives. Dwight Clark, the receiver with movie-star looks and charisma whose iconic catch launched a San Francisco 49ers NFL dynasty, died Monday, less than two years after revealing he had. He led the NFL in receptions (60) during the strike-shortened 1982 season and made the Pro Bowl twice, in 1981 and 1982. Later, in the locker room, he expressed his amazement at how high Clark had jumped. Storey quickly whirled to follow the pass - he didn't change cameras, given the distance - and snapped away as the ball settled into Clark's hands. (Long pause for crowd reaction) It's a madhouse at Candlestick!". Weeks later, the 49ers drafted Clark in the 10th of 12 rounds, pairing him with their third-round quarterback from Notre Dame. Late in the fourth quarter with the game in the balance and the 49ers trailing 27-21, Montana guided San Francisco down the field. 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. 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. E-mail Ron Kroichick at rkroichick@sfchronicle.com. 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. [16][31], Clark married Kelly Radzikowski in 2011. 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. The offense certainly took some pressure off my back., "Some people might call it a mistake-filled game, Walsh said afterward. [4] Montana was supposed to roll to his right and find Solomon, who would run a short "square out" pattern that he would catch just past the first down marker, and either step out of bounds, giving the 49ers a fresh set of downs, or would turn upfield and score himself. 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. Guys would take my job. 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. 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. In their first season under Walsh, Montana and Clarks rookie year, San Fran was 2-14. "[28], Clark dated Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly from 1978 to 1982. "I cocked my arm to do that when I saw Dwight covered. 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. In the entire franchise history of the NFL, only Dwight Clarks reception is commonly referred to as The Catch.. "Back then, you didn't know (at first) if it was sharp.". 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! What Clark displayed during the workout was something the 49ers and no other team had seen on tape. Dwight Clark, the former 49ers star best known for his leaping TD catch that won the NFC Championship Game in 1982, says he has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. 2 on the "NFL 100 Greatest" ranking of the top . If not for a serendipitous phone call intended for former Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller, Clark's career might have been a dream. The NFL's 2023 Hall of Fame Game will feature the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, the Hall announced Tuesday. The San Francisco 49ers defense is the Nickelodeon MVP of Week 13, 2022. 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. [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. Turk later joins David in watching the game. Clark's career and 'The Catch' He also won another Super Bowl in 1984. 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