Today, the 49ers organization and the sport of football have lost a truly great man. Bill Walsh, one of the most innovative and greatest coaches ever in the sport, passed away at the age of 75 after a 3 year battle with leukemia. He was known as "The Genius," known for the creation of the West Coast offense, and especially known for the resurrection of the San Francisco 49ers. He took a team that had won only 2 games in 1978, and created a Super Bowl Champion in 3 seasons. He had an keen eye for recognizing talent. He took a player's talent and elevated it and the player to the next level. He motivated them and pushed for more. He molded Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, and other great players, all of whom became beloved 49er legends. With these players, Walsh took the team to 3 Super Bowl victories. He put San Francisco back on the map and re-established one of the greatest football franchises.
So here's to Bill Walsh. We'll dedicated the 6th one to you.
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