Montana launched his next pass into the end zone, but missed Solomon. After a couple of early-season losses in 1981, San Francisco, with Montana in charge, cruised into the playoffs with a 13-3 record, which included a 45-14 thumping of the Dallas Cowboys earlier in the year. Extra Mustard. 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. I cannot put into words how special Dwight was to me and to everyone his life touched. One is The Catch, which happened 40 years ago on Jan. 10, 1982. 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 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. He's also The Chronicle's golf columnist, covering the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and all major championships in Northern California. San Francisco 49ers third round draft selection BYU linebacker Fred Warner goes through drills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. "The San Francisco 49ers family has suffered a tremendous loss today with the passing of Dwight Clark," the team announced in a statement. 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark delivers a go-ahead touchdown in the 1981 NFL Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, ranks No. Video: FoxM9NJ In a touching tribute. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Montana rolls out of the pocket, backpedals, pump fakes, spots Clark, throws the ball and a 49ers dynasty is born. 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. On Tuesday, he celebrated the 35th anniversary of "The Catch," the game-tying 6-yard touchdown he caught from Joe Montana in the 1982 NFC Championship Game that set up the game-winning extra point to send the Niners to the Super Bowl. The rest is history, as Montana-to-Clark became one of the greatest connections in NFL lore. Watch Deebo Samuel's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. 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 Catch is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in National Football League (NFL) history. That allowed the newspaper to fill its front page with the image of Clark reaching for the heavens to catch Montana's pass. But how did it occur? Since Clark was lined up near Solomon, he was supposed to position himself to get in the way of Solomon's defender (known as a "pick" or "rub" play), and then release and head for the end zone on his own pattern, providing Montana with a second option. 1 college football recruit. 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. 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. The Niners unveil The Catch statue outside of Levis Stadium in memory of Dwight Clark ? As a junior, he was named a starter at wide receiver and was part of the team that qualified Clemson to the Gator Bowl, its first bowl game in 18 years. The crowd erupted. NFL analyst Brian Baldinger explained what he loved about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's first NFL start and how the offense gelled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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. 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. Sports enterprise reporter Ron Kroichick has worked at The San Francisco Chronicle since 1995, when he came from The Sacramento Bee. Earlier in that game, Solomon had scored on a similar play. "I don't know for sure. [16][31], Clark married Kelly Radzikowski in 2011. Then he moved home to Charlotte, N.C., and began building luxury spec houses. "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. One is "The Catch," which happened 40 years ago on Jan. 10, 1982. Later, in the locker room, he expressed his amazement at how high Clark had jumped. 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! 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. The Niners would go on to win Super Bowl XVI, the first professional sports championship the city of San Francisco had ever experienced. Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn shared the story of how 49ers legend Joe Perry became the first Black NFL MVP. CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 100 Dwight Clark The Catch Premium High Res Photos Browse 100 dwight clark the catch stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. To his credit, when he did catch the ball, he made it count and averaged 18.8 yards per catch. On Monday night, he was in Tampa to see Clemson, his alma mater, win the college football national championship in thrilling fashion. 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. 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. He led the NFL in receptions (60) during the strike-shortened 1982 season and made the Pro Bowl twice, in 1981 and 1982. The NFL has many notable moments. 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. 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. Dwight Clarks The Catch is now immortalized in the sporting world. (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 . Clark played college football at Clemson University and was selected by the 49ers in the tenth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. This included a 45-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys earlier on in the year. [24] He would later return to North Carolina to run his real estate business. He was third on the team with 17 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown. 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. He left in 1998 to become the general manager of the expansion era Cleveland Browns. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. This was a team, Joe Gergen wrote in The Sporting News, that bypassed mediocrity. The ensuing extra point by kicker Ray Wersching gave the 49ers a 2827 lead. The play saw Joe Montana find Dwight Clark for the game-winning touchdown in the NFC Championship Game played at Candlestick. On radio, it was Jack Buck and Pat Summerall doing the play-by-play and color respectively. 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. The skills Clark displayed throughout the workout were something that the 49ers had never seen on tape before. If not for a serendipitous phone call intended for former Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller, Clark's career might have been a dream. 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 . The play kicked off an . 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? New general manager Ran Carthon pushed back against this notion Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. [11], On March 19, 2017, Clark announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. When asked about his team's success with the play, GM Howie Roseman said "All I know is everything we're doing is legal and works.". 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. Following this workout, Walsh selected Clark for the 49ers' first pick of the tenth round (249th overall pick) in the NFL draft of 1979. Dwight's personality and his sense of humor endeared him to everyone he came into contact with, even during his most trying times. ", Holmes, of course, was heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. 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. [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. 49ers legend Joe Montana joined "NFL Total Access" to discuss theteam's Week 14 matchup against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was the second of three straight NFC title game losses for Dallas. 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. He was 61. An All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Clark was diagnosed with. [1][2] He was a member of San Francisco's first two Super Bowl championship teams. 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. I heard the crowd scream." 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. He had two cameras, one with a 400-millimeter lens for capturing action at a distance. 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. Dwight Clark. Clark's career and 'The 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). 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. Watch Nick Bosa's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. "At least I have a picture to prove it.". Plus, back then, that was just football. "You can see from the picture that Dwight is much taller than the defensive back," Storey, now 56 , said recently. Although Pete Carroll seems to want QB Geno Smith back in 2023, the Seahawks HC said Tuesday that picking at the No. He caught 80 passes including eight touchdowns in 1980 from quarterbacks Steve DeBerg and Joe Montana. "The Catch" - January 10, 1982 Before "The Catch" As a freshman, he was moved to wide receiver, because the team had recruited four other quarterbacks. Storey suspected he had a good shot of The Catch, but he didn't know with certainty for several hours. In the game, momentum shifted back and forth between the two teams. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The team retired his jersey in 1988. : The powerful #AFootballLife: Dwight Clark premiers TOMORROW (8pm ET) pic.twitter.com/HzycErFAgE. On June 4, 2018, Dwight Clark died from the disease. The San Francisco 49ers lined up in a split backs formation, with Joe Montana under center. The Catch. Kelly Clark. Dwight Clark! [19] During the 1981 season, Walsh had Montana practice that part of the play back in training camp. 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. I just dont think I would change anything.? 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. 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. This dramatic win was the crown jewel of a memorable postseason in the NFL. It was supposed to be a pass to Freddie Solomon, who scored on the play earlier in the game. 'The Catch' at 40: 5 things to know about that 49ers-Cowboys game. "I'm sure the Dallas defense is saying, We forced six errors. And they'd be right. 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. It's a madhouse at Candlestick! The representation of Clark, with his hands outstretched, will extend 11 . [32] He stated that he believed he developed ALS as a result of playing football; he suffered three concussions during his playing career. "[28], Clark dated Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly from 1978 to 1982. 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. Dwight Clark has it! It came at the end of a 14-play, 83-yard game-winning drive engineered by Montana. Programming note: Watch "Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure," a documentary chronicling the life of the legendary 49ers QB, exclusively on Peacock TV. After a 15-yard illegal block penalty on Clark, Montana lost a fumble while being sacked by Harvey Martin. 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. "We extend our condolences and prayers to Dwight's wife, Kelly, his family, friends and fans, as we join together to mourn the death of one the most beloved figures in 49ers history. Joe Montana. 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. 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. 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. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. I am thankful for all of Dwights friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. What was Clark's cause of death? The 1990s, however, saw a renewal of the Cowboys-49ers rivalry fueled by "The Catch" game. According to Clark, Jones reacted to the play by stating "You just beat America's Team" to Montana after the pass was caught, to which Montana replied, "Well, you can sit at home with the rest of America and watch the Super Bowl."[6]. He retired after the 1987 season. After "The Catch", the 49ers went on to win Super Bowl XVI 2621 over the Cincinnati Bengals. 2 on the "NFL 100 Greatest" ranking of the top 100 plays of all time. Watch highlights of linebacker NaVorro Bowman performing at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine. Thats because Clarks discovery came about by accident. Three plays later, running back Tony Dorsett scored a 5-yard rushing touchdown to give Dallas a 1714 lead. "[18], Clark died of the disease on June 4, 2018. In the third quarter, San Francisco had another scoring opportunity when Dwight Hicks returned a punt 12 yards to midfield. Clark spent the entirety of his nine-year career with the 49ers, ranking third and fourth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,750) and receptions (506), respectively. In the entire franchise history of the NFL, only Dwight Clarks reception is commonly referred to as The Catch.. So you just kind of shake it off. 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 5th round draft selection Iowa tight end George Kittle goes through drills at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine. In 1988, he was inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame. The drive began with an incomplete pass to Lenvil Elliot. He later married Ashley Stone, whom he met during the summer of 1982. Sep 20, 2019. 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. Holmes survived the knockdown, as would the Niners against the Cowboys. This article has all the answers that you need. In 2021, Kroichick earned an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award for his feature on Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee conquering cancer. THIS CHANNEL IS NOT MONETIZED , FOR ENTERTAINMENT , PROMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY !!! 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. Clark died on Monday, aged 61. But don't throw it low, don't throw an interception. 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.. Montana threw three interceptions, and Niners backs fumbled three times. As for the height of the catch, Montana has said that he didn't feel that he threw the ball very high. 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. Following the Gatorade logo, the real version was shown with Dwight Clark's completion. Advertisement. 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. 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. Following his workout, the 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round, or 249th overall pick, in the 1979 NFL draft. The legendary moment that changed the 49ers and San Francisco sports' fortunes forever. Touchdown! On second-and-ten, Elliot ran the ball for six yards, to the Dallas six yard line, setting up a third and four for the 49ers, with a possible first down to be made at the 2-yard line and the ball spotted between the hashmarks as the team called their second timeout.[2]. After nine seasons with the 49ers, Clark retired following the 1987 season. Im heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. [25] Located in Redwood City, California, the restaurant was sold in 1993. Caught by (Dwight) Clark! 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. "For almost four decades, he served as a charismatic ambassador for our team and the Bay Area. Your email address will not be published. One minute into the fourth quarter, Septin kicked a 22-yard field goal that cut the scoring difference down to 1 point at 2120. It's like a championship fight, like Snipes knocking down Holmes. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. After retiring Dwight Clark remained a part of the 49ers organization working as an executive in the front office. When the football gods decided to bestow everlasting glory on an athlete with a random moment of triumph, they picked the right guy in . [17], In the 1981 NFC Championship game, on January 10, 1982, against the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers trailed 2721 with 58 seconds to play. He also won another Super Bowl in 1984. Some people claimed that Montana was trying to throw the ball away, leaving time for a fourth down. 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. pic.twitter.com/k2cpWiUr42, Jimmy Garoppolo Cheated Death Immediately After Being Traded to the San Francisco 49ers, Who knows how many times you get your bell rung, Clark said on the 49ers Insider Podcast. 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