The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in the Bay Area. Founded in 1946, they were originally members of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) before joining the National Football League (NFL) in 1950.
Throughout their history, the Niners have been one of the most successful teams in NFL history, with five Super Bowl championships and seven conference titles to their name. They have also produced some legendary players such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, and Ronnie Lott.
Under head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, who took over prior to the start of the 2017 season, there has been renewed optimism for this storied franchise after several years of mediocrity on-field performance.
As we look ahead into what promises to be an exciting new season for fans everywhere - let's take a closer look at what makes this team tick!