historians fans think it was Allen Sorrell, Morabito's partner in the lumber business, that came up with the name, "Forty Niners". Also, it wasn't until the team joined the NFL in 1950, that the name was changed to "49ers". Note: the team's original colors in 1946 were gold and scarlet, very similar to the trains colors.
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How the Team was Named San Francisco "Forty-Niners"- The Correct Answer
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Jan 28, 2020 at 2:52 PM
- Martyjac
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It was the Union Pacific "Forty-Niner" Streamliner train that inspired owner Tony Morabito to name his franchise, the "San Francisco Forty-Niners" and later the "49ers". Yes, the name was derived from the 1849 Gold Rush, but indirectly. Morabito frequently rode the Streamliner from San Francisco to Chicago. He was so impressed with the service he received while traveling, he named the team "Forty Niners". This was verified by then 49ers general manager, Lou Spadia and Vic Morabito, Tony's brother. Most 49ers historians fans think it was Allen Sorrell, Morabito's partner in the lumber business, that came up with the name, "Forty Niners". Also, it wasn't until the team joined the NFL in 1950, that the name was changed to "49ers". Note: the team's original colors in 1946 were gold and scarlet, very similar to the trains colors.
historians fans think it was Allen Sorrell, Morabito's partner in the lumber business, that came up with the name, "Forty Niners". Also, it wasn't until the team joined the NFL in 1950, that the name was changed to "49ers". Note: the team's original colors in 1946 were gold and scarlet, very similar to the trains colors.
Jan 28, 2020 at 3:08 PM
- thl408
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the team is named after a train? What, is the owner 5 years old? I can't root for this team anymore. go chefs
Jan 28, 2020 at 3:43 PM
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So, Sourdough Sam should actually be a ticket collector?
Jan 28, 2020 at 3:58 PM
- VaBeachNiner
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I thought the team was named after a failed attempt at a 69.
Jan 28, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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New logo ideas
Jan 28, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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Originally posted by smithgdwg:New logo ideas
Looks like Kittle 😁
Jan 28, 2020 at 4:35 PM
- GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by Martyjac:
It was the Union Pacific "Forty-Niner" Streamliner train that inspired owner Tony Morabito to name his franchise, the "San Francisco Forty-Niners" and later the "49ers". Yes, the name was derived from the 1849 Gold Rush, but indirectly. Morabito frequently rode the Streamliner from San Francisco to Chicago. He was so impressed with the service he received while traveling, he named the team "Forty Niners". This was verified by then 49ers general manager, Lou Spadia and Vic Morabito, Tony's brother. Most 49ers
Jan 28, 2020 at 4:37 PM
- Dr_Bill_Walsh
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oh, it's not from this?
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Jan 28, 2020 at 4:57 PM
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Jan 28, 2020 at 10:07 PM
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Some stories are better left untold...
Jan 30, 2020 at 6:20 AM
- DrEll
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Thanks. I didn't know. 
Jan 30, 2020 at 6:24 AM
- smithgdwg
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Originally posted by HERN:
Some stories are better left untold...
Jan 30, 2020 at 6:46 PM
- qnnhan7
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So there should be a train on the Niners helmet...
Kyle freight trained the last 2 opponents in the playoffs. When he said he's going to bring back the glory days, didn't think he ment the old days
Kyle freight trained the last 2 opponents in the playoffs. When he said he's going to bring back the glory days, didn't think he ment the old days
Jan 30, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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Bury this thread. Some things are better off in the past.
Jan 30, 2020 at 7:21 PM
- Young2Rice
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No wonder they tried to change the logo to a train wreck in the 90s.
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