by PUPTENT » Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:10 am
Well Dean, and others - never thought the 49ers would pop up on a teardrop forum - I've been a 49er fan since 1954, when I went to my first game at Kezar Stadium as a wide-eyed 12 year old. I got season tickets in 1961 when my fraternity bought a bunch - by 1970 our seats had improved from the southwest corner above the tunnel to the 39 yard line, 25 rows up in the south-facing sun! Why? At times during the 1960s they were 2-12 and played worse. Not many fans. The last game I could have attended was vs. Oakland in 1970 and it put the 9ers into the playoffs. I couldn't attend - I was on my honeymoon. The next year they moved to Candlestick and I didn't renew. I've been a diehard now for 50 years. This year is pathetic - infighting, finger pointing, lack of talent, no qb, no leadership from the head coach, general manager, or owner. But, they did one thing right: they got rid of T.O. I don't care how many superbowls he wins - just glad he and his act are out of town. Philly won't make it to the Super Bowl - just my gut feeling - watchout for Atlanta and their great head coach, another 49er. This is Jim Mora's year.
In the reverent words of John Brodie: "Wait till next year!"
PUPTENT - Barry and wife - Class B RV
Novato, California
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