Known to everyone in the 49ers family as “Mr. D.”, the beloved Eddie DeBartolo won the hearts of many in the city of San Francisco during his tenure as team owner. Under DeBartolo, the 49ers became a dynasty that captured 13 division titles and 5 Super Bowl trophies.
Here’s a look back at two of the highlights of DeBartolo’s years in San Francisco, as originally presented in the series “America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.” And don’t forget to tune into “Eddie DeBartolo: A Football Life,” premiering this Wednesday at 8 PM/ET only on NFL Network.
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