The image, forever frozen in the minds eye, is the ball in the late Dwight Clarks fingertips, as he stretches above Everson Walls, who can only reach futilely with his right arm. With Brock Purdy and Trey Lance coming off injuries, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't rule out adding a veteran signal-caller this offseason. He caught the winning touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Joe Montana in the NFC Championship Game on January 10th, 1982 against the Dallas Cowboys. Vin Scullys call, his last on footballfor CBS: "Of course for the upstart 49ers they are 6 yards from (the Super Bowl in) Pontiac (Mich.) Third and three. Clark died on Monday, aged 61. In October 2018, the 49ers unveiled a statue outside of Levis Stadium featuring Clark making his famous catch. The concept for the photo. (Original Caption) San Francisco 49ers Dwight Clark (87, WR), goes up in the air in the end zone for the game-tying touchdown pass from Qb Joe Montana to set up the PAT which beat the Dallas . "Theres all kinds of versions of how we had practiced it, where we practiced it, when -- everybody remembers it a little bit different," Clark told the 49ers website in 2013. After nine seasons with the 49ers, Clark retired following the 1987 season. As for the height of the catch, Montana has said that he didn't feel that he threw the ball very high. The argument could be made that Walls was an indispensable piece of a Cowboys defense that helped the team reach the NFC Championship that year. He was 61. If you want to bet on teams currently competing in the championship, you can check out these up-to-date NFL betting odds. You get dinged and you go back in or you stay in.. Not only did San Franciscos winstart a dynasty, but its victory over Dallas also signaled the impending end of another: theCowboys underlegendary coach Tom Landry. "[28], Clark dated Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly from 1978 to 1982. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. But Snipes? Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Then he moved home to Charlotte, N.C., and began building luxury spec houses. Montana completed a 6-yard pass to Freddie Solomon to get the first down, then handed off twice to Elliot who gained eleven and seven yards respectively, but dropped a second incomplete pass on second-and-three from their own 41-yard line. In 2002, Clark resigned from the Browns and returned to his roots in North Carolina where he operated a real estate business. Dwight will always carry a special place in our hearts and his legacy will live on as we continue to battle this terrible disease.". Returning from the stoppage, Solomon gained 14 yards on a wide receiver reverse play to bring the ball over midfield into Cowboys territory at the 35-yard line. Jim Stuckey recovered for the 49ers and the rest is history. Meanwhile, the Cowboys, one of the most successful NFC teams in the 1970s with five Super Bowl appearances and two wins, never made it back to the Super Bowl in the 1980s. Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Wild Card matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks. In 2018, he was inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame. NFL analyst Brian Baldinger broke down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's four-touchdown performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Wild Card Weekend. The 49ers and Cowboys meet again this weekend in the NFL playoffs, and youll likely see and hear a lot about the iconic play. Just before being chased out of bounds, and after a pump-fake caused the 6-foot 9-inch Ed Too Tall Jones to leave his feet, Montana threw a high pass to the back of the end zone that seemed to be heading out of bounds until Clark, closely covered by Cowboys defender Everson Walls, made a leaping catch with his fingertips in the back right corner of the end zone to tie the game with 51 seconds left. Sep 20, 2019. NFL Network broke down why WR Brandon Aiyuk and LB Dre Greenlaw are under-the-radar players to watch for in the NFC Championship Game. "I thought it was too high," said the 6-3 Clark, "because I don't jump that well. "You can see from the picture that Dwight is much taller than the defensive back," Storey, now 56 , said recently. With under a minute remaining and facing 3rd-and-3 from the Dallas 6-yard line, Montana rolled right, pump-faked, then fired to Clark, who made a leaping grab in the back of the end zone. In the second quarter, Clark caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Montana that gave the 49ers a 14-10 lead. The first? Programming note: Watch "Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure," a documentary chronicling the life of the legendary 49ers QB, exclusively on Peacock TV. As such, the Cowboys were able to cover Solomon perfectly. Thats because Clark was never a featured receiver at Clemson. The Examiner sold thousands of extra editions on Jan. 11, 1982, and even turned the photo into a modestly profitable poster. Your email address will not be published. He scored a pair of touchdowns. Dwight Clark, the receiver with movie-star looks and charisma whose iconic catch launched a San Francisco 49ers NFL dynasty, died Monday, less than two years after revealing he had. Speaking Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman called quarterback Jalen Hurts an "elite talent" but wouldn't dive into specifics on negations. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! [32] He stated that he believed he developed ALS as a result of playing football; he suffered three concussions during his playing career. "I would have been happy to be 8-8, team president Ed DeBartolo Jr. said on the eve of the NFC title game against the Cowboys. Whenever he caught the ball, he made it count and managed to average an impressive 18.8 yards per catch. He was 61. "I didn't realize at the time that people would keep talking about it. It was supposed to be a pass to Freddie Solomon, who scored on the play earlier in the game. [11] After returning to the team, he was a backup wide receiver and finished with five receptions for 99 yards and a 19.8-yard average. Following this workout, Walsh selected Clark for the 49ers' first pick of the tenth round (249th overall pick) in the NFL draft of 1979. He said he suspected numerous concussions during his playing days contributed to his disease. But Solomon slipped the second time, which threw off the timing and forced Clark to run his route in the back of the end zone, faking left and then tiptoeing along the back right corner of the end zone. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark died on Monday after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend and teammate. Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Too little, too late. It's a touchdown for the 49ers! The representation of Clark, with his hands outstretched, will extend 11 . Clark built his restaurant, Clark's By The Bay, the year he retired and decorated it with sports memorabilia including The Catch. Dwight Clarks The Catch is now immortalized in the sporting world. The Catch is widely regarded as one of the most memorable events in NFL history. Future Hall of Fame DB Ronnie Lott was flagged twice for crucial pass interference calls that extended Cowboys drives. All stats courtesy ofPro Football Reference. After calling a timeout, White took the first down snap and was sacked by Lawrence Pillers, fumbling in the process. The 350-pound statues of Dwight Clark and Joe Montana will be placed exactly 23 yards apart, just as the two 49ers were during the famous play. After the workout was over, Walsh was impressed. A photograph of the catch by Walter Iooss, Jr., with Clark at the height of his leap and Everson Walls reaching out to try to block the ball, was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated the following week.[5]. [26], Clark was the lead role in the 1993 direct-to-video comedy Kindergarten Ninja. Following his workout, the 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round, or 249th overall pick, in the 1979 NFL draft. This was a team, Joe Gergen wrote in The Sporting News, that bypassed mediocrity. Some people claimed that Montana was trying to throw the ball away, leaving time for a fourth down. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin has several contracts and extensions to weigh as Cincinnati looks to stay a Super Bowl favorite in 2023, and he's been unwilling to give a concrete answer on running back Joe Mixon's future. The game was not over, however, and the Cowboys quarterback Danny White had 51 seconds following a Wersching squib kick to move the ball 75 yards. The San Francisco 49ers selected Clark with the first pick of the tenth round (249th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft, even though some people in the organization questioned the selection at the time, considering he was seen as an undrafted free agent. [16] Sports Illustrated writer Paul Zimmerman named Clark his Player of the Year for 1982. CNN Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark died Monday at age 61 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. In 2019, in celebration of the NFL's 100th season, NFL Films ranked The Catch second on its list of the 100 Greatest Plays.[9]. Clark curled into the end zone, braked at the end line and looked for his quarterback. Sadly, he died a couple of years ago after a short battle with ALS. The strength, perseverance and grace with which he battled ALS will long serve as an inspiration to so many. 3 of 5 4 of 5 Photographer John Storey visits Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, where he captured the iconic image of Dwight Clark's famous touchdown catch . In their first season under Walsh, Montana and Clarks rookie year, San Fran was 2-14. "Everybody says they were there," Storey said of The Catch. However, Solomon slipped while running his route, thus ruining the timing of the play, as Clark was no longer in position to impede Solomon's defender. I may sit and think about that moment couple of times a year, and how awesome it was to be a part of that play and to be a part of the 49ers in the '80s. And Storey looked at the back of his camera to see if he captured the moment, right? I see that catch every day. The 49ers representative convinced Clark to skip golf and serve as Fullers receiver during the quarterbacks workout. Later, in the locker room, he expressed his amazement at how high Clark had jumped. [18] Clark finished the game with eight receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Storey recalled jostling for position as the 49ers moved toward their go-ahead touchdown. Caught by (Dwight) Clark! The NFL has many notable moments. Dwight Clark was never destined to be a star in the NFL, let alone make one of the greatest catches in NFL history. -- The game will be highlighted by the unveiling of statues depicting "The Catch" outside of Levi's Stadium. Clark played college football at Clemson University and was selected by the 49ers in the tenth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. Statement from @nflcommish on the passing of 49ers legend Dwight Clark pic.twitter.com/Wuaw1ceKsC, The Philadelphia Eagles converted 90% of QB sneaks this season and while the push play has been legal since 2005, no team employed it with as much dominance as the 2022 Eagles. The third option would be to roll to the right and throw it high enough where it goes out of bounds or Dwight can jump up and catch it. Here's NFL Network's list of everything you need to know for the 49ers Week 14 matchup vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [36] He was the father-in-law of former NHL defenseman Peter Harrold. 49ers quarterback Joe Montana went on to gain a reputation for his last-minute heroics, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, his first year of eligibility. Montana said, "We'd never thrown the ball to Dwight on that play, at all. San Francisco wide receiver Dwight Clark made a leaping grab in the back of the end zone to complete a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Montana, enabling the 49ers to defeat the Cowboys, 28-27. Clark played for the 49ers throughout his nine-year career. Three plays later, running back Tony Dorsett scored a 5-yard rushing touchdown to give Dallas a 1714 lead. "At least I have a picture to prove it.". "I don't know for sure. After a couple of early-season losses in 1981, San Francisco, with Montana in charge, cruised into the playoffs with a 13-3 record, which included a 45-14 thumping of the Dallas Cowboys earlier in the year. Im heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. The theme of Josh McDaniels' media session at the NFL Scouting Combine was consistently vague: After releasing Derek Carr, the Raiders are going to explore every avenue to address quarterback. New offseason, old question: What will 49ers do at quarterback? But how did it occur? Elliot then set up a third-and-four with a six-yard run. [16][31], Clark married Kelly Radzikowski in 2011. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office 14 things you need in your car before you drive to Tahoe, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Montana confirmed that he could not see the end zone through the defenders, but claims that he knew exactly where Clark would be. Overseeing the entire operation was Hall of Fame owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., who released his own statement on Clark's passing: "My heart is broken. The Catch was the game-winning touchdown reception in the 1981 NFC Championship Game played between the Dallas Cowboys and the eventual Super Bowl XVI champion San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 10, 1982, as part of the 1981-82 NFL playoffs. The Catch was the reason for a resurgence in visitors to the city after a tough couple of years caused by lots of negative press coverage. He went on to become Director of Football Operations for the reconstituted Cleveland Browns from 1999-2002. This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 14:31. Though the ball looked like it was heading out of bounds, Clark made a successful leaping grab and tied the game. As a junior, he was named a starter at wide receiver and was part of the team that qualified Clemson to the Gator Bowl, its first bowl game in 18 years. Vin Scully described the play on CBS Television: Meanwhile, Jack Buck had the call over on CBS Radio: Meanwhile, Don Klein called the play locally for the 49ers on KCBS: Finally, Verne Lundquist called the play locally for the Cowboys on KRLD: This game was a watershed in the historic fortunes of both the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. Thats because Clarks discovery came about by accident. After forcing a Dallas punt, Montana threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Clark to retake the lead, 1410. Storey's photo filled nearly the entire front page of the next day's Examiner, accompanied by the headline, "Super!" The Catch refers to the winning touchdown reception by Dwight Clark off a Joe Montana pass in the January 10, 1982, NFC Championship Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. Watch highlights of linebacker NaVorro Bowman performing at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine. To honor his contribution to 49ers, the club retired his #87 in 1988. But the lingering image quickly became The Catch, partly because of Storey's shot and another famous photo by Sports Illustrated's Walter Iooss Jr. (which ran on the magazine's cover). George Rose/Getty Images. However, Clark leaped as high as he could only to get his fingertips on the ball. Walls and free safety Michael Downs were nearby. Give us another down to make a play.". Montana, looking looking throwing in the end zone. And, in fact, it was the Cowboys who made the final, fatal mistake. Walsh invited the receiver to come along and catch passes for his roommate. [34][35] At the time of his death, Clark lived in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife Kelly. In the October 16, 2001 episode "My Old Lady" of the American television sitcom/medical drama Scrubs, when a dying patient David asks if anyone has ever heard of The Catch, Turk comes in and says, "Niners-Cowboys, Joe Montana to Dwight Clark deep in the end-zone, zero time left. He caught 80 passes including eight touchdowns in 1980 from quarterbacks Steve DeBerg and Joe Montana. This is because Clark was never a featured receiver at Clemson. And now we come to a catch that truly changed the game of football forever. With Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts facing off in the NFC Championship this weekend, relive their 2019 high-scoring Big 12 clash as Iowa State took on Oklahoma. In fact, before his infamous part in The Catch, the Cowboys cornerback had recovered a fumble by the 49ers Walt Easley. San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana threw a touchdown pass . Extra Mustard. I don't know how I caught the ball. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Source: Purdy surgery delayed due to swelling, Answering key offseason questions for every NFL team: Intel on Tua, Lamar and the No. Lined up in the slot on the right side in the first quarter, 49ers receiver Freddie Solomon took off for the flag as Clark, lined up wide right, curled inside. Clark played his entire nine-year career with the 49ers and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1982. 1 college football recruit. Suffice it to say, expectations werent exactly high ahead of the 1981 season. : The powerful #AFootballLife: Dwight Clark premiers TOMORROW (8pm ET) pic.twitter.com/HzycErFAgE. San Francisco 49ers third round draft selection BYU linebacker Fred Warner goes through drills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. Nine and a half yards deep in the end zone! He was second on the team with 11 receptions for 207 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a career-high 68-yard touchdown catch against the University of Maryland that helped the Tigers win the ACC Championship. Dallas responded with an 80-yard drive, including a controversial pass interference penalty on 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott which nullified his interception and gave the Cowboys a 35-yard gain to the San Francisco 12-yard line. Clark's leap and fingertip grab remains one of the most famous plays in NFL history for not only its degree of difficulty, but also for how clutch it was in a big moment. It's an extraordinary, enduring image - and, as Storey pointed out, it conveys Montana's touch as much as Clark's leaping ability. Storey got $100 in a bonus from the paper. Clark was not the intended receiver on the play call. The San Francisco 49ers lined up in a split backs formation, with Joe Montana under center. Montana was was running out of room on the sideline. Despite the hurried and improvised look of the play on the field, it had mostly run according to plan. 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark delivers a go-ahead touchdown in the 1981 NFL Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, ranks No. [1] [2] He was a member of San Francisco's first two Super Bowl championship teams. He joined Comcast SportsNet Bay Area in 2011 as an analyst for 49ers Postgame Live. I cannot put into words how special Dwight was to me and to everyone his life touched. It came at the end of a 14-play, 83-yard game-winning drive engineered by Montana. The Catch symbolized the end of the Cowboys' domination in the NFC since the conference's inception in 1970, and the beginning of the 49ers' rise as an NFL dynasty in the 1980s. Before that, Walls had intercepted Montana twice. His classic shot shows Clark high in the air, stretching skyward to corral the pass as Cowboys cornerback Everson Walls watches helplessly. Clark was on the receiving end of the iconic game-winning touchdown -- memorialized as "The Catch" -- in the 1981 NFL Championship Game. The 49ers then drove to the Dallas 16-yard line, but once again they failed to score when Montana threw a pass that bounced out of Elliot's hands and was intercepted by Randy White. Clark, while discussing The Catch in America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions documentary about the 1981 49ers, said: It's humbling, really. This is a carousel. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Here are five things you might not know about the teams, the players, the game and, yes, The Catch, from the pages of The Sporting News: TSN ARCHIVES: Swing right option dooms Dallas. Watch Deebo Samuel's performance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. On radio, it was Jack Buck and Pat Summerall doing the play-by-play and color respectively. Because Solomon, the first option, was covered, Montana was supposed to look to Clark as his second option. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "I cocked my arm to do that when I saw Dwight covered. pic.twitter.com/k2cpWiUr42, Jimmy Garoppolo Cheated Death Immediately After Being Traded to the San Francisco 49ers, Who knows how many times you get your bell rung, Clark said on the 49ers Insider Podcast. I am thankful for all of Dwights friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. The Cowboys did have a last chance for victory. And how did it impact football? On Sunday, Clark celebrated his 60th birthday. You get it from somewhere.. 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