Wide receiver Freddie Solomon was lined up in the right slot, while Dwight Clark was outside of Solomon, wide to the right. 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 cannot put into words how special Dwight was to me and to everyone his life touched. Bill Walsh, the new 49ers coach, visited Clemson in 1979 to take a close look at Clarks roommate Steve Fuller. Bob Hille is a senior content consultant for The Sporting News. But he landed a priceless shot - that's former Chronicle columnist Ray Ratto in the background, incidentally, wearing a white tie and looking mighty young - and a cool memory. Give us another down to make a play.". Clark was not the intended receiver on the play call. Third and three. 5 overall spot is a 'rare opportunity.'. 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. 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. Thats because Clarks discovery came about by accident. [3][4] That play, one of the most famous in the history of the NFL, has been immortalized as "The Catch". He was third on the team with 17 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown. 1 college football recruit. Later, in the locker room, he expressed his amazement at how high Clark had jumped. To his credit, when he did catch the ball, he made it count and averaged 18.8 yards per catch. "The San Francisco 49ers family has suffered a tremendous loss today with the passing of Dwight Clark," the team announced in a statement. 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. After suffering through several losses early on in the 1981 season, the Montana-led 49ers cruised straight into the playoffs with an impressive record. What was Clark's cause of death? This is a carousel. 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In the October 16, 2001 episode "My Old Lady" of the American television sitcom/medical drama Scrubs, when a dying patient David asks if anyone has ever heard of The Catch, Turk comes in and says, "Niners-Cowboys, Joe Montana to Dwight Clark deep in the end-zone, zero time left. On radio, it was Jack Buck and Pat Summerall doing the play-by-play and color respectively. Thirty years later, John Storey remains grateful it was Joe Montana scrambling to his right on that memorable January 1982 day. John Taylor was better than I was, so I couldnt come out of the game. 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. Here are five things you might not know about the teams, the players, the game and, yes, The Catch, from the pages of The Sporting News: TSN ARCHIVES: Swing right option dooms Dallas. Yikes. In the Eastern time zone, Renfrow scored his touchdown on Jan. 10, exactly 35 years after Clark made "The Catch.". The 49ers were 214 in 1978 and had the same record in 1979. Immortalized in. He left in 1998 to become the general manager of the expansion era Cleveland Browns. Coincidentally, 40-plus years later, the same teams will play on CBS this Sunday in an NFC Wild-Card Game. This is because Clark was never a featured receiver at Clemson. Clark had plans to play a round of golf and was headed out to play when he answered the phone. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 2002, Clark resigned from the Browns and returned to his roots in North Carolina where he operated a real estate business. 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. Thats because Clark was never a featured receiver at Clemson. 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? Clark's career and 'The Catch' 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. I heard the crowd scream." But how did it occur? [26], Clark was the lead role in the 1993 direct-to-video comedy Kindergarten Ninja. I never get tired of talking about it; I never get tired of seeing it, because I sign pictures and send them to people. All stats courtesy ofPro Football Reference. Your email address will not be published. The San Francisco 49ers lined up in a split backs formation, with Joe Montana under center. 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. Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Wild Card matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks. 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. [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. The Catch. As for the height of the catch, Montana has said that he didn't feel that he threw the ball very high. Nine and a half yards deep in the end zone! All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. 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. It was supposed to be a pass to Freddie Solomon, who scored on the play earlier in the game. 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. Despite the hurried and improvised look of the play on the field, it had mostly run according to plan. The concept for the photo. And how did it impact football? Montana, looking looking throwing in the end zone. In October 2018, the 49ers unveiled a statue outside of Levis Stadium featuring Clark making his famous catch. Because Solomon, the first option, was covered, Montana was supposed to look to Clark as his second option. In fact, beginning in 1986, the Cowboys went on to suffer losing seasons for the remainder of the eighties, leading to head coach Tom Landry being fired by new owner Jerry Jones after the 1988 season. This article has all the answers that you need. That play, called simply "sprint right option," differed from the Clemson touchdown only in how it finished, but not in how it was designed. So, Montana had to improvise. 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. [25] Located in Redwood City, California, the restaurant was sold in 1993. "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. Meanwhile, the Cowboys, one of the most successful NFC teams in the 1970s with five Super Bowl appearances and two wins, never made it back to the Super Bowl in the 1980s. And then Dwight Clark might not have made The Catch. Joe Montana. 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. Their record improved, as did Montana and Clark, in 1980, going 6-10. Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Week 17 matchup vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. Around the NFL Writer San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark passed away Monday at the age of 61, his family confirmed. 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. 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. To his credit, when he did catch the ball, he made it count and averaged 18.8 yards per catch. 2 on the "NFL 100 Greatest" ranking of the top 100 plays of all time. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Getty Dwight Clark Dwight Clark, the beloved wide receiver for the the San Francisco 49ers during the 1980s, died on Monday. 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. Clark played his entire nine-year career with the 49ers and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1982. The skills Clark displayed throughout the workout were something that the 49ers had never seen on tape before. New offseason, old question: What will 49ers do at quarterback? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. [24] He would later return to North Carolina to run his real estate business. 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. He's also The Chronicle's golf columnist, covering the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and all major championships in Northern California. 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. 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. 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. Walsh invited the receiver to come along and catch passes for his roommate. Jan. 8, 2022 Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 6:04 p.m. 5. He caught 80 passes including eight touchdowns in 1980 from quarterbacks Steve DeBerg and Joe Montana. San Francisco 49ers third round draft selection BYU linebacker Fred Warner goes through drills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. With Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts facing off in the NFC Championship this weekend, relive their 2019 high-scoring Big 12 clash as Iowa State took on Oklahoma. Dwight Clark has it! Montana confirmed that he could not see the end zone through the defenders, but claims that he knew exactly where Clark would be. When the football gods decided to bestow everlasting glory on an athlete with a random moment of triumph, they picked the right guy in . The NFL has many notable moments. 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. 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. Dwight Clark leaves a Dallas defender in his dust after making. Those two calls added up to 10 points, Lott noted in The Sporting News. Three plays later, running back Tony Dorsett scored a 5-yard rushing touchdown to give Dallas a 1714 lead. The Niners unveil The Catch statue outside of Levis Stadium in memory of Dwight Clark ? "[18], Clark died of the disease on June 4, 2018. At Clemson, he wore #30, posting only 33 catches for 571 yards, 3 touchdowns and a 17.3-yard average (seventh in school history). In the game, momentum shifted back and forth between the two teams. 'The Catch' at 40: 5 things to know about that 49ers-Cowboys game. [34][35] At the time of his death, Clark lived in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife Kelly. It's a madhouse at Candlestick! 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. In 2017, Clark shocked the sports world when he announced that he had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs Disease or ALS. He scored a pair of touchdowns. Sadly, he died a couple of years ago after a short battle with ALS. 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. 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, 2827. "I thought of throwing it away, Montana said. [1][2] He was a member of San Francisco's first two Super Bowl championship teams. 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. 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 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. The Catch is listed as #17. It was the second of three straight NFC title game losses for Dallas. Advertisement. 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. Walls and free safety Michael Downs were nearby. Just before being chased out of bounds, and after a pump-fake caused the 6-foot 9-inch (206 cm) "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, and landed just in-bounds at the back right corner of the end zone to score the touchdown and tie the game with 51 seconds left. 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. 49ers legend Joe Montana joined "NFL Total Access" to discuss theteam's Week 14 matchup against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kid, please, don't insult me." The statue features two life-size figures, Montana with his arms in the air celebrating the touchdown and, 23 yards away, Clark leaping to make The Catch. He was 61. If not for a serendipitous phone call intended for former Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller, Clark's career might have been a dream. Another quarterback might not have artfully lobbed his pass high into the end zone the way Montana did. ", Holmes, of course, was heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. And then Storey might not have snapped The Photo. The Niners would go on to win Super Bowl XVI, the first professional sports championship the city of San Francisco had ever experienced. Kelly Clark. On 3rd-and-3, Clark leaped and caught a 6-yard pass from quarterback Joe Montana in the back of the end zone to tie the score, and Ray Wersching's extra-point kick advanced the 49ers to Super Bowl XVI. Dwight Clark. Following his workout, the 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round, or 249th overall pick, in the 1979 NFL draft. "[28], Clark dated Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly from 1978 to 1982. 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. 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. His classic shot shows Clark high in the air, stretching skyward to corral the pass as Cowboys cornerback Everson Walls watches helplessly. It's like a championship fight, like Snipes knocking down Holmes. Two weeks later, they beat Cincinnati to win their first Super Bowl title and launch an incomparable stretch of five championships in 14 seasons. 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]. Clark curled into the end zone, braked at the end line and looked for his quarterback. 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. 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. 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. 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. CNN Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark died Monday at age 61 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. But none more important than Dwight Clarks demonstration of skill on January 10, 1982, in an event commonly known as The Catch.. But I certainly suspect it did. (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 . "I would have been happy to be 8-8, team president Ed DeBartolo Jr. said on the eve of the NFC title game against the Cowboys. One minute into the fourth quarter, Septin kicked a 22-yard field goal that cut the scoring difference down to 1 point at 2120. His senior season, he hauled in an amazingly few number of receptions at 11. E-mail Ron Kroichick at rkroichick@sfchronicle.com. Scott Ostler. "That was Joe's genius, to throw it up there. Programming note: Watch "Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure," a documentary chronicling the life of the legendary 49ers QB, exclusively on Peacock TV. Montana rolls out of the pocket, backpedals, pump fakes, spots Clark, throws the ball and a 49ers dynasty is born. I just dont think I would change anything.? "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. 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. Montana threw three interceptions, and Niners backs fumbled three times. 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. Dwight Clark was never destined to be a star in the NFL, let alone make one of the greatest catches in NFL history. Despite having quite an unmemorable rookie season and catching only 18 passes, Clark managed to make his mark with his team. 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. 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. Dallas responded with an 80-yard drive, including a controversial pass interference penalty on 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott which nullified his interception and gave the Cowboys a 35-yard gain to the San Francisco 12-yard line. He rolled right, pump-faked, then threw a high pass to the rear of the end zone. 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. In 2002, the NFL ran a series of advertisements promoting the playoffs, using famous plays as a uniting theme. Today, I lost my little brother and one of my best friends. After the workout finished, Walsh was impressed with Clarks ability. This is championship football. Five seasons after The Catch, Clark took a job in the 49ers' front office, where he won three more rings. On Monday night, he was in Tampa to see Clemson, his alma mater, win the college football national championship in thrilling fashion. "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. 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. [21] He served as a team executive for the 49ers until 1998, when he resigned to become the first General Manager in the expansion era of the Cleveland Browns, after following Carmen Policy who would run the team under the ownership of Al Lerner. As such, the Cowboys were able to cover Solomon perfectly. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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 retired after the 1987 season. : The powerful #AFootballLife: Dwight Clark premiers TOMORROW (8pm ET) pic.twitter.com/HzycErFAgE. 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. When Walsh called to arrange a workout for Fuller, Clark happened to answer the phone. Dwight's personality and his sense of humor endeared him to everyone he came into contact with, even during his most trying times. 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. 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 49ers went on to dominate the NFL throughout the remainder of the 1980s, winning four titles within the decade. Except this time Montana, sprinting right, away from dominant Cowboys pass rusher Harvey Martin, faced a decision. 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. 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. Watch Nick Bosa's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator and hired Sean Desai as defensive coordinator. Ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers unveiled statues depicting "The Catch" -- Dwight Clark's iconic game-winning touchdown in the 1981 NFL. He had two cameras, one with a 400-millimeter lens for capturing action at a distance. In the Niners' version, Montana's first read was supposed to be receiver Freddie Solomon, who was supposed to shake loose via pick, just as Renfrow did. The San Francisco 49ers defense is the Nickelodeon MVP of Week 13, 2022. 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