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9 Notable Players to Suit up for 49ers, Raiders

Dec 02, 2014 at 06:49 AM

Players with Ties to 49ers, Raiders

Many players have worn both the red and gold and the silver and black. Here are some of the best. Can you spot them?

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With the San Francisco 49ers facing the Oakland Raiders on Sunday for the first time since 2010, the time is right to review the best players to play for both teams.

Cornerbacks Carlos Rogers and Tarell Brown, who switched sides this season, were just the latest examples of players crossing the bay.

(Rogers was placed on Injured Reserve last week, but the 49ers will see Brown as part of Week 14 action.)

1. Quarterback: Jim Plunkett

San Francisco: 1976-77 | 62.5 passer rating

Oakland/Los Angeles: 1979-86 | 75.7 passer rating

Other QBs: Jeff Garcia and Rick Mirer.

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2. Linebacker: Matt Millen

Oakland/Los Angeles: 1980-88 | 127 starts

San Francisco: 1989-90 | 25 starts

LBs:Bill Romanowski and Riki Ellison.

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3. Safety: Ronnie Lott

San Francisco:1981-90 | 51 interceptions

Los Angeles: 1991-92 | 9 interceptions

S: Rod Woodson.

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4. Running back: Roger Craig

San Francisco: 1983-90 | 7,064 rushing yards

Los Angeles: 1991 | 590 rushing yards

RB:Charlie Garner.

Alumni Spotlight: 49ers HOF RB Roger Craig

Take a look back at the memorable career of the 49ers Hall of Fame running back who played eight seasons for San Francisco.

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5. Wide receiver: Jerry Rice

San Francisco: 1985-2000 | 1,281 catches (176 touchdowns)

Oakland: 2001-2004 | 243 catches (18 touchdowns)

WRs: Randy Moss and Ashley Lelie.

Best of Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice's first press conference with the 49ers
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Jerry Rice made several big catches against the Bengals in his career
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HOF QB Steve Young celebrated with Rice after a playoff touchdown
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Rice celebrated his 127th touchdown in style
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Rice was carried off the field in his last home game
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Rice enjoyed all facets of the game, including blocking
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Rice caught this touchdown in front of the 49ers Faithful
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Rice once played in the Hall of Fame game as a player
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Rice was known for catching slants and then going the distance
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Rice up close before a game in Dallas
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Rice celebrated after his 127th touchdown catch against Oakland
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Montana and Rice discussed plays on the sideline many times
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As the NFL's all-time touchdown leader, Rice celebrated often
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Rice put on a brilliant performance in Super Bowl XXIX
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Rice made yards after the catch a well-known stat
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Route-running was one of Rice's trademarks
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Rice celebrated his multiple touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX
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Rice and Montana being interviewed after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy
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HOF Coach Bill Walsh greeted Rice in the locker room after a win
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6. Fullback: Tom Rathman

San Francisco:1986-93 | 294 catches

Los Angeles: 1994 | 26 catches

Looking Back at Tom Rathman's Career with the 49ers

Take a look at the two-time Super Bowl fullback's 22-year playing and coaching career with the San Francisco 49ers.

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7. Offensive linemen: Jeremy Newberry

San Francisco: 1999-2005 | 86 starts

Oakland: 2007 | 14 starts

OL:Ron Stone, Kevin Gogan and Barry Sims.

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8. Defensive line: Andre Carter

San Francisco: 2001-05 | 32 sacks

Oakland: 2012 | 2.5 sacks

DL:Dana Stubblefield, Ted Washington, Archie Reese and Cedrick Hardman.

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9. Cornerback:Nnamdi Asomugha

Oakland:2003-10 | 11 interceptions

San Francisco: 2013

CBs: Shawntae Spencer, Rogers and Brown.

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