October 1, 1961
On this day, the 49ers used coach Red Hickey's shotgun formation to defeat the Detroit Lions 49-0.
Hickey unveiled the formation in 1960, then added a new twist in 1961 by rotating three quarterbacks: John Brodie, Bob Waters and Billy Kilmer. The shotgun seemed tailor-made for Kilmer. During a three-game stretch in 1961 the 49ers beat Detroit (49-0), the Los Angeles Rams (35-0) and the Minnesota Vikings (38-24) as Kilmer put on a dazzling show. He rushed for eight touchdowns during that period and became the first 49ers quarterback ever to run for 100 yards in three-straight games.
A yearly tradition that brings together players and coaches, the 49ers team photo highlights the many faces who have donned red and gold. Here they are, in order.

1946 Team Photo

1947 Team Photo

1948 Team Photo

1949 Team Photo

1950 Team Photo

1951 Team Photo

1952 Team Photo

1953 Team Photo

1954 Team Photo

1955 Team Photo

1956 Team Photo

1957 Team Photo

1958 Team Photo

1959 Team Photo

1960 Team Photo

1961 Team Photo

1962 Team Photo

1963 Team Photo

1964 Team Photo

1965 Team Photo

1966 Team Photo

1967 Team Photo

1968 Team Photo

1969 Team Photo

1970 Team Photo

1971 Team Photo

1972 Team Photo

1973 Team Photo

1974 Team Photo

1975 Team Photo

1976 Team Photo

1977 Team Photo

1978 Team Photo

1979 Team Photo

1980 Team Photo

1981 Team Photo

1982 Team Photo

1983 Team Photo

1984 Team Photo

1985 Team Photo

1986 Team Photo

1987 Team Photo

1988 Team Photo

1989 Team Photo

1990 Team Photo

1991 Team Photo

1992 Team Photo

1993 Team Photo

1994 Team Photo

1995 Team Photo

1996 Team Photo

1997 Team Photo

1998 Team Photo

1999 Team Photo

2000 Team Photo

2001 Team Photo

2002 Team Photo

2003 Team Photo

2004 Team Photo

2005 Team Photo

2006 Team Photo

2007 Team Photo

2008 Team Photo

2009 Team Photo

2010 Team Photo

2011 Team Photo

2012 Team Photo

2013 Team Photo

2014 Team Photo

2015 Team Photo

2016 Team Photo

2017 Team Photo

2018 Team Photo

2019 Team Photo

Like the rest of the world, the 49ers had to adapt in 2020 and could not gather for a team photo.