Prior to the Sunday, October 21st 49ers game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams, the team will unveil two statues commemorating “The Catch.” Weighing 350-pounds each, the sculptures of Dwight Clark and Joe Montana will be placed exactly 23 yards apart, just as the two 49ers were during the famous play January 10th, 1982. The representation of Clark, with his hands outstretched, will extend 11 feet in the air.
WHEN: Sunday, October 21st | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
WHO: 49ers CEO Jed York, Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana, Kelly Clark, and 49ers alumni including members of the ‘94 Super Bowl XXIX Championship team, who will be honored Sunday as part of the team’s annual Alumni Weekend
WHERE: Intel Gate A at Levi’s® Stadium
4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054
NOTABLE: In addition to the statue unveiling, the 49ers will continue to honor Clark’s legacy during the franchise’s annual alumni game inclusive of players wearing “87” helmet decals (season-long), Levi’s Stadium field bunting paying tribute to Clark (season-long), the playing field featuring an “87” marking in the north end zone commemorating the location of “The Catch,” and funds raised throughout the weekend to support Clark’s charity of choice, the Golden Heart Fund – established in 2016 to support 49ers alumni in need of financial, medical, psychological or emotional support.
