Navigating the Coast: The Migration of the San Francisco 49ers
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The San Francisco 49ers are an infamous football team in the NFL with their 5 Super Bowl wins. The team draws their name from the 49ers, who originally flocked to San Francisco during the Gold Rush of 1848, allowing for a great mascot in Sough-dough Sam, who is dressed like the miners during that historical era of the Gold Rush. Although they are named the San Francisco 49ers, they are currently located at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This has caused a lot of controversy for their loyal fans, who have had to travel farther and farther away from their home of San Francisco to watch their favorite team play football. Why is it that the 49ers have moved to a stadium that is so far away from their birthplace of San Francisco? Does their move to Santa Clara mean they have to change their name entirely, leaving behind their legacy and their fans? To answer this question, we'll have to travel all the way to the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park to Kezar Stadium.
Publication Year
2024
Disciplines
Public History | United States History
Faculty Mentor
Aaron Richardson, MA, MLIS