49ers to honor Dwight Clark throughout 2018 season
The San Francisco 49ers will honor the late Dwight Clark in a number of ways during the 2018 campaign.
San Francisco will host a tribute in Clark's memory during its Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 21. The celebration will be highlighted by the unveiling of a statue depicting "The Catch" - Clark's iconic game-winning touchdown in the 1981 NFC Championship Game - outside Levi's Stadium.
If our memories of Dwight Clark are not big enough, @49ers new memorial to #87 & The Catch features DC @ 120% of life size, weighing approx. 350 lbs. & standing 7' tall. Fitting for a man who was a true giant w/ a heart to match, dedicated to his teammates thru @goldenheartfund pic.twitter.com/M7KiSGXIgo
— Al Guido (@AlGuido) August 8, 2018
49ers players will also wear "87" helmet decals throughout the season that feature Clark's legendary catch.
#49ers to honor Dwight Clark with decals on helmets and statues at Levi's Stadium https://t.co/shaIXybMIm pic.twitter.com/V3x7ELSXKp
— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) August 8, 2018
Clark died June 4 after a battle with ALS. He's a two-time Super Bowl champion, and later had his No. 87 retired by the 49ers.