The 49ers won their first ever NFL road game on October 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, after losing their first 7 in the league.

The Niners were in playoff contention all year long, finishing 7–4–1, just a half game out of first place in the National Conference.

Their biggest win of the season was a 44–17 victory over their California rivals, the Los Angeles Rams.

Joe Perry once again led the team in rushing with 677 yards and 3 TDs, and wide receiver Gordie Soltau led the club with 59 catches for 826 yards and 7 TDs.

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