San Francisco 49ers 1974: A Game-by-Game Guide

Now you can relive the 49ers' memorable 1974 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the miraculous win over the Saints in Week 1 through the strong 4-1 finish, as told in the original newspaper stories.

Few teams have ever had such a quarterback mess as the Niners did in 1974. With starter Steve Spurrier knocked out with an injury, San Francisco wound up starting four different QBs, with predictably disappointing results. Still, there were many highlights along the way, including two hard-fought road wins to start the campaign, four victories in the final five weeks and a promising rookie performance by running back Wilbur Jackson.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Dick Nolan's team as it fashioned a respecatable 6-8 record despite a difficult schedule.

As an added bonus, links to many video highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1974 49ers. Whether you are a die-hard 49ers fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1974 San Francisco 49ers.