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.
