Donahue joined the 49ers in 1999 as the team's director of player personnel. When Bill Walsh retired in 2001, Donahue succeeded him as San Francisco's general manager. He remained in the role for four seasons.
Before his time in San Francisco, Donahue spent 20 seasons (1976-95) as UCLA football's head coach. He was the winningest coach in UCLA football history, earning a career record of 151-74-8.
Donahue is survived by his wife, Andrea, and three daughters, Nicole, Michele, and Jennifer, in addition to three sons-in-law and 10 grandchildren.
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
CFL team eyeing former 49ers first-round pick
Quarterback Trey Lance spent two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys after being traded by the San Francisco 49ers, who selected him third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. The move to acquire Lance remains one of the most costly mistakes of the John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan era, as... -
Former 49ers foe joining 3rd team in 3 years
Russell Wilson's time with the Pittsburgh Steelers lasted just one season. The veteran quarterback, a longtime nemesis of the San Francisco 49ers, is reportedly signing a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the New York Giants, which could rise to $21 million with... -
Seahawks sign former 49ers TE Eric Saubert
Former San Francisco 49ers tight end Eric Saubert is joining a division rival. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Saubert is signing with the Seattle Seahawks. Seahawks signed former 49ers tight end Eric Saubert. pic.twitter.com/xSlVbqYDZx— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)... -
Former 49ers CB Nick McCloud signing with Bears
According to his agency, former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nick McCloud is signing with the Chicago Bears. McCloud was an unrestricted free agent. Congratulations to our client, @NickMcCloud4_ , on signing with the @ChicagoBears #beardown...