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NFL family sends outpouring of support for Dwight Clark and his family

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KNBR Staff

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Monday afternoon Dwight Clark’s wife Kelly announced that her husband had passed away after his long battle with ALS, also known as ‘Lou Gehrig’s Disease.’

He was 61 years old.

It didn’t take long for former teammates, fans, and media members to share memories of the 49ers legend best known for ‘The Catch’ in the 1982 NFC Championship game. The 49ers team account called Clark ‘one of the most beloved figures in 49ers history.

Dwight Clark was one of my idols growing up in San Mateo. I was lucky enough to be at the game where my hero Joe Montana perfectly placed the game winning throw/catch to Dwight in the corner of the end zone to beat the cowboys in the 1981 season. I was 4 years old and cried to my parents the entire first half because I couldn’t see the field when the grown ups would stand and scream for the 49ers. I got a chance to meet him when we happened to share the same orthodontist in San Mateo and I sabotaged one of his visits just to meet him and shake his hand. He was incredibly gracious to me that day as a young boy. And I never forgot the impact he made on me as all of our heroes do. I am sad tonight hearing of his passing of ALS but I know he is now resting and at peace finally after many years valiantly fighting such a terrible disease. Thank you for the great memories and RIP! ??

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