The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday that RB Frank Gore, a five-time Pro Bowl (2007, 2010 and 2012-14) member of the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame all-decade team, has signed a one-day contract with the team and will retire from the National Football League. In addition, Gore will be the new member of Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, becoming the 31st member of the prestigious Hall of Fame of one of the most historic franchises in all sports.
“We are delighted to have Frank Gore inducted into the 49ers Hall of Fame by Edward J. DeBartolo Mr. San Francisco, his rightful place among our greats of all time,” said 49ers CEO Jed York . “Frank had to overcome many challenges when he entered the NFL and now leaves the game not only as one of the best full-backs in NFL history, but as one of the best football players ever. Frank’s 16-year career in the NFL is a testament to his endurance, having played more games than any other player in league history, his courage, toughness and commitment to greatness have earned him the respect of his coaches, teammates and “We knew that the day would come when Frank would retire with a 49er and look forward to The Faithful celebrating his incorporation into the 49ers Hall of Fame at Levi’s Stadium next season.”
“One of the first things I said to the 49ers organization when they drafted me in 2005 was that they had the right type,” Gore said. “I knew from the start that I wouldn’t let my college career define me in terms of injuries, and that I would have to work harder than a lot of people to get where I wanted to be. After 10 years in San Francisco and 16 years. in the NFL, I can say with confidence that I put everything I had into football – football was and is everything to me – from meetings and film studios to training and just being in the locker room, it all meant I am happy to officially close this chapter of my life and proud of what I have been able to achieve and the legacy I have left.
“I want to thank all my family who have been with me all along. I would also like to thank Denise and Dr. York, Jed York and every coach I’ve been lucky enough to play with. To my teammates, the ones I sweat and have with every game, thank you for continuing to push me to want more and not settle for the status quo Being included in the 49ers Hall of Fame, one of the most This organization will always be a part of me, with whom I will be associated forever. my life, and I will support the 49ers and the faithful in every way possible. “
Gore (5-9, 217) played in 241 games (218 starters) over his 16-year NFL career with the 49ers (2005-14), Indianapolis Colts (2015-17), Miami Dolphins (2018) , Buffalo Bills (2019). ) and New York Jets (2020), recording 3,735 carries for 16,000 yards (4.3 on average) and 81 touchdowns while adding 484 receptions for 3,985 yards and 18 touchdowns for air. He also started nine postseason contests in which he participated, adding 148 carries for 668 yards and five touchdowns.
The current 16,000 yards of Gore’s career are the third highest in NFL history, behind Emmitt Smith’s 18,355 and Walter Payton’s 16,762. His 3,735 career attempts also rank third behind Smith (4,409) and Payton (3,838).
Gore finished his 49ers career as the team leader in yards (11,073), career attempts (2,442) and touchdowns (64). His 13,956 yards as a 49ers member ranked second in the franchise’s history, behind WR Jerry Rice’s 19,872. He is the only runner in the history of San Francisco to have run more than 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons (2006-09), achieving the feat on two different occasions (2011-14).
A member of the 10-year-old club in San Francisco, which recognizes all 49ers players whose tenures reached the 10-year mark, Gore has also twice (2006 and 2010) received the 49ers Bill Walsh Award. annually delivers to the player who best represented the standard of professional excellence set by Walsh.
The 39-year-old native of Coral Gables, FL, starred in college at the University of Miami, where he ran for 1,975 yards, occupying the school’s seventh history.
About the 49ers San Francisco Hall of Fame Edward J. DeBartolo Sr.
Established in 2009 and dedicated to Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., the patriarch of one of the most historic franchises in all professional sports, the 49ers Hall of Fame was created to recognize the players, coaches and executives who have made exceptional contributions to the organization. . As a prerequisite for induction, all candidates for the 49ers Hall of Fame must have shown one or more of the following qualifications: exceptional production and performance in the field, key contributions to team success, and / or the embodiment of the spirit and essence of the team. San Francisco 49ers.