San Francisco and Los Angeles have a long history, going back to 1950. Here are photos from the 49ers home games.
1950s -- 49ers running back Joe Perry.
Oct. 2, 1960 -- 49ers fullback J.D. Smith.
Jan. 2, 1983 -- 49ers pass-catcher Dwight Clark.
Oct. 9, 1983 -- 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott.
Dec. 14, 1984 -- 49ers running back Wendell Tyler and Rams linebacker Jim Collins.
Dec. 19, 1986 -- 49ers running back Roger Craig.
Dec. 19, 1986 -- 49ers quarterback Joe Montana.
Oct. 4, 1992 -- 49ers quarterback Steve Young.
Ricky Watters
Sept. 8, 1996 -- 49ers defender Chris Doleman and Rams quarterback Tony Banks.
Sept. 8, 1996 -- 49ers running back Garrison Hearst.
Sept. 8, 1996 -- 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice.
Oct. 12, 1997 -- 49ers running back Garrison Hearst.
Oct. 12, 1997 -- 49ers quarterback Steve Young.
Dec. 27, 1998 -- Rams ball carrier June Henley.
Dec. 27, 1998 -- 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens.
Dec. 27, 1998 -- 49ers quarterback Steve Young.
Nov. 21, 1999 -- 49ers lineman Bryant Young and Rams quarterback Kurt Warner.
Nov. 21, 1999 -- 49ers running back Charlie Garner.
Oct. 29, 2000 -- 49ers cornerback Jason Webster.
Oct. 29, 2000 -- 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens.
Sept. 23, 2001 -- 49ers running back Kevan Barlow.
Sept. 23, 2001 -- 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia.
Sept. 11, 2005 -- 49ers wide receiver Arnaz Battle.
Sept. 11, 2005 -- 49ers running back Kevan Barlow.
Nov. 18, 2007 -- 49ers lineman Bryant Young.
Nov. 18, 2007 -- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
Nov. 16, 2008 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
Nov. 16, 2008 -- 49ers left tackle Joe Staley.
Dec. 4, 2011 -- 49ers tight end Vernon Davis.
Nov. 11, 2012 -- 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
Nov. 11, 2012 -- 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers safety Eric Reid.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoite.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers linebacker Aaron Lynch.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers tight end Vernon Davis.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers defensive end Justin Smith.
Nov. 2, 2014 - 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
Jan. 3, 2016 - 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton.
Jan. 3, 2016 - 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith.
Jan. 3, 2016 - 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson.
Sept 12, 2016 - 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman
Sept. 12, 2016 - 49ers defensive linemen DeForest Buckner
Sept. 12, 2016 - 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead.
Sept. 12, 2016 - 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
Sept. 12, 2016 - 49ers tight end Garrett Celek.
Sept. 12, 2016 - 49ers defensive back Jimmie Ward and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner.
Sept. 12, 2016 - 49ers running back Carlos Hyde.
The San Francisco 49ers are obviously familiar with all three of their NFC West rivals. Playing them two times a year assures that much.
This August, however, the team and its fans will see behind enemy lines like never before. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Rams will be the subject on the 11th season of HBO's acclaimed documentary series, "Hard Knocks."
The show follows one NFL club each year, providing an all-access view of a training camp's inner workings. The Rams are first NFC West team to be chosen, and the first episode will air on Aug. 9.
The 49ers would've been eligible to appear on the series if they didn't hire a new coach. Teams that made the playoffs in at least one of the previous two seasons, have already been featured in the previous 10 seasons or have a first-year head coach are exempt from being appointed.
This year, seven teams did not fulfill those guidelines: the Rams, Saints, Bears, Bills, Chargers, Jaguars and Raiders.
Storylines for Los Angeles this summer include: the starting quarterback competition, Todd Gurley's sophomore season and the club's relocation from St. Louis.
No doubt some personnel in San Francisco's front office will be renewing their subscription to HBO.
Current 49ers who have appeared on the show include: linebacker Nick Bellore (2010 – Jets), wide receiver Jerome Simpson (Bengals – 2009), defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil (2010 – Jets), wide receivers coach Bob Bicknell (2007 – Chiefs) and tight ends coach Jeff Nixon (2012 – Dolphins).
