Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:
I heard the news with a gasp and ache. I remember him well, especially in the 1984 Super Bowl against the Dolphins. Bill Walsh got Francis out of retirement and traded a 2nd round pick for him to the NE Patriots. From his Wikipedia page.
San Francisco 49ers (1982–1987)
After leaving the Patriots, Francis got a job with ABC Sports. While in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl, Francis interviewed Bill Walsh, the 49ers head coach. Walsh told him this was the only time in his life he would be able to play football, and that he would never get these years back and should not turn his back on this chance. Francis came out of retirement, after sitting out the 1981 season, joined the 49ers and eventually won a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 1984 49ers.[12] Francis played a key role in San Francisco's win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX (5 catches for 60 yards). In 1985, Francis had a career-high 44 receptions.
EXCELLENT POST!
