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Study Guide: San Francisco 49ers: The 1962 Season

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San Francisco 49ers: The 1962 Season Study Guide

Season Performance and Standings

The 1962 San Francisco 49ers concluded their season with a winning record of 8 wins and 6 losses.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1962 San Francisco 49ers concluded their season with a record of 6 wins and 8 losses. This record does not constitute a winning season.

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In the 1962 season, the San Francisco 49ers secured a playoff spot by finishing fourth in the NFL Western Conference.

Answer: False

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers finished fifth in the NFL Western Conference in 1962 and did not secure a playoff spot. This marked their fifth consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

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The Green Bay Packers finished the 1962 season in second place in the NFL Western Conference.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers finished the 1962 season in first place in the NFL Western Conference with a 13-1 record. The Detroit Lions finished second.

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The 49ers scored 331 points and allowed 282 points during the 1962 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 49ers scored 282 points (PF) and allowed 331 points (PA) during the 1962 season. The statement reverses these figures.

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The 49ers ended the 1962 season with a two-game winning streak.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 49ers ended the 1962 season with a two-game losing streak (L2), not a winning streak.

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What was the final win-loss record for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1962 NFL season?

Answer: 6 wins and 8 losses

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers concluded the 1962 NFL season with a final record of 6 wins and 8 losses.

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In which place did the 49ers finish within the NFL Western Conference during the 1962 season?

Answer: Fifth place

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers finished in fifth place in the NFL Western Conference during the 1962 season.

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What was the 49ers' record after their Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Colts?

Answer: 3 wins and 5 losses

Explanation: Following their Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Colts, the San Francisco 49ers' record stood at 3 wins and 5 losses.

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Which team finished in first place in the NFL Western Conference in 1962?

Answer: Green Bay Packers

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers secured first place in the NFL Western Conference during the 1962 season with a dominant 13-1 record.

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How many points did the San Francisco 49ers score in total during the 1962 season?

Answer: 282 points

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers scored a total of 282 points during the 1962 season.

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What was the 49ers' winning percentage for the 1962 season?

Answer: .429

Explanation: With a record of 6 wins and 8 losses, the 49ers' winning percentage for the 1962 season was .429.

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What was the stated goal for the 49ers regarding the 1962 season, based on their previous year's performance?

Answer: To achieve a winning record and make the playoffs.

Explanation: Following their 7-6-1 record in 1961, the stated goal for the 49ers in the 1962 season was to achieve a winning record and qualify for the playoffs.

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Coaching Staff and Management

Red Hickey was in his first year as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers during the 1962 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Red Hickey was in his third year as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers during the 1962 season.

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Victor Morabito was the General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers in 1962.

Answer: False

Explanation: Victor Morabito was the owner of the San Francisco 49ers in 1962. Louis Spadia served as the General Manager.

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Billy Wilson coached the Defensive Backfield for the 1962 49ers.

Answer: False

Explanation: Billy Wilson coached the Offensive Ends for the 1962 49ers. Jim David coached the Defensive Backfield.

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Who was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers for the entirety of the 1962 season?

Answer: Red Hickey

Explanation: Red Hickey served as the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers throughout the entire 1962 season.

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Who owned the San Francisco 49ers franchise during the 1962 season?

Answer: Victor Morabito

Explanation: Victor Morabito was the owner of the San Francisco 49ers franchise during the 1962 season.

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Who was responsible for coaching the Offensive Ends for the 1962 San Francisco 49ers?

Answer: Billy Wilson

Explanation: Billy Wilson held the position of coaching the Offensive Ends for the 1962 San Francisco 49ers.

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Player Roster and Key Personnel

John Brodie and Bob Waters were the quarterbacks on the 1962 49ers roster.

Answer: True

Explanation: John Brodie and Bob Waters were indeed the quarterbacks listed on the 1962 San Francisco 49ers roster.

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J.D. Smith and Bob Gaiters were among the running backs for the 1962 49ers.

Answer: True

Explanation: J.D. Smith and Bob Gaiters were indeed listed as running backs on the 1962 San Francisco 49ers roster.

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Bernie Casey and Clyde Conner were listed as defensive linemen on the 1962 49ers roster.

Answer: False

Explanation: Bernie Casey and Clyde Conner were listed as wide receivers on the 1962 49ers roster. Defensive linemen included players like Dan Colchico and Charlie Krueger.

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Leo Nomellini and Charlie Krueger were key offensive linemen for the 49ers in 1962.

Answer: False

Explanation: Leo Nomellini and Charlie Krueger were key defensive linemen for the 49ers in 1962. Offensive linemen included players like Bruce Bosley and John Sutro.

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Matt Hazeltine and Carl Kammerer were the starting defensive backs for the 49ers in 1962.

Answer: False

Explanation: Matt Hazeltine and Carl Kammerer were linebackers for the 49ers in 1962. Defensive backs included players like Eddie Dove and Jerry Mertens.

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Tommy Davis was responsible for both kicking and punting duties for the 49ers in 1962.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tommy Davis handled both kicking and punting duties for the San Francisco 49ers during the 1962 season.

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Quarterback Billy Kilmer was on the Injured Reserve list for the 49ers in 1962.

Answer: True

Explanation: Quarterback Billy Kilmer was indeed placed on the Injured Reserve (IR) list for the 49ers during the 1962 season.

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Which of the following players was listed as a quarterback on the 1962 49ers roster?

Answer: John Brodie

Explanation: John Brodie was one of the quarterbacks listed on the 1962 San Francisco 49ers roster, alongside Bob Waters.

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Identify a wide receiver who was part of the 1962 San Francisco 49ers roster.

Answer: Bernie Casey

Explanation: Bernie Casey was a notable wide receiver on the 1962 San Francisco 49ers roster.

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Who was a notable defensive lineman on the 1962 49ers roster?

Answer: Leo Nomellini

Explanation: Leo Nomellini was a prominent defensive lineman on the 1962 San Francisco 49ers roster.

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Which player position did Matt Hazeltine primarily play on the 1962 49ers?

Answer: Linebacker

Explanation: Matt Hazeltine primarily played the linebacker position for the 1962 San Francisco 49ers.

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Who handled the primary kicking and punting duties for the 49ers in the 1962 season?

Answer: Tommy Davis

Explanation: Tommy Davis was responsible for the primary kicking and punting duties for the San Francisco 49ers during the 1962 season.

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Which of the following players was placed on the Injured Reserve (IR) list during the 1962 season?

Answer: Bob St. Clair

Explanation: Bob St. Clair, a tackle, was among the players on the 1962 San Francisco 49ers roster who were placed on the Injured Reserve (IR) list.

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Which of the following players was NOT on the 1962 49ers roster according to the provided data?

Answer: Joe Montana (Quarterback)

Explanation: Joe Montana was not on the 1962 49ers roster; he played college football much later and began his NFL career in the late 1970s. The other listed players were associated with the 1962 team.

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Draft Picks and Player Transactions

The 49ers selected quarterback Joe Namath in the first round of the 1962 NFL draft.

Answer: False

Explanation: Joe Namath was not selected by the 49ers in the 1962 NFL draft. The 49ers selected Lance Alworth with their first-round pick.

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Lance Alworth, drafted by the 49ers in 1962, chose to sign with the rival Dallas Texans of the AFL.

Answer: False

Explanation: Lance Alworth, drafted by the 49ers, chose to sign with the rival San Diego Chargers of the AFL, not the Dallas Texans.

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Ed Pine, drafted in the second round of the 1962 draft, began his 49ers career in 1962.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ed Pine, drafted in the second round of the 1962 draft, began his 49ers career in 1963, not 1962.

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Chuck Sieminski, a 1962 draft pick, started playing for the 49ers in 1964.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chuck Sieminski, a 1962 draft pick, started playing for the 49ers in 1963, not 1964.

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Ted Woods, a fifth-round draft pick, signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ted Woods, a fifth-round draft pick, signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League, not the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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The 49ers selected Lance Alworth with their first-round pick in the 1962 NFL draft. What action did Alworth take regarding the team?

Answer: He opted to sign with the rival San Diego Chargers of the AFL.

Explanation: Lance Alworth, selected by the 49ers as their first-round pick in the 1962 NFL draft, ultimately chose to sign with the San Diego Chargers, a team in the rival American Football League.

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Which player, drafted in the second round of the 1962 NFL draft, began his playing career with the 49ers in 1963?

Answer: Ed Pine

Explanation: Ed Pine, a linebacker drafted from Utah in the second round of the 1962 NFL draft, commenced his playing career with the 49ers in 1963.

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Identify a player drafted in 1962 who later signed with a Canadian Football League team.

Answer: Ted Woods

Explanation: Ted Woods, a fifth-round draft pick in 1962, signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.

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Game Results and Season Narrative

The 49ers won their Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears in 1962 with a score of 30-14.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 49ers lost their Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears in 1962 with a score of 14-30.

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The Week 1 game in 1962 between the 49ers and Bears was played in Chicago.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Week 1 game between the 49ers and Bears in 1962 was played at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco, not in Chicago.

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The weather during the 49ers' Week 1 game on September 16, 1962, was cold and rainy with high winds.

Answer: False

Explanation: The weather during the 49ers' Week 1 game on September 16, 1962, was mild, with temperatures around 64 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 13 miles per hour, not cold, rainy, or high winds.

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Bernie Casey scored the 49ers' first touchdown of the 1962 season on a pass from Bob Waters.

Answer: False

Explanation: Bernie Casey scored the 49ers' first touchdown of the 1962 season on a pass from John Brodie, not Bob Waters.

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The attendance for the 49ers' Week 1 home game against the Bears exceeded 50,000 spectators.

Answer: False

Explanation: The attendance for the 49ers' Week 1 home game against the Bears was 46,052, which did not exceed 50,000 spectators.

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The Chicago Bears scored their opening points in Week 1 via a field goal kicked by Roger LeClerc.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Chicago Bears scored their opening points in Week 1 via an interception returned for a touchdown by Rosey Taylor, followed by a kick by Roger LeClerc. The initial points were from the touchdown, not solely the field goal.

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The 49ers lost their Week 2 game against the Detroit Lions by a score of 45-24.

Answer: True

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers lost their Week 2 game against the Detroit Lions with a final score of 24-45.

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The 49ers achieved their third win of the 1962 season against the Baltimore Colts in Week 4.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 49ers achieved their third win of the 1962 season in Week 4, defeating the Baltimore Colts with a score of 21-13.

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What was the result of the Week 1 game for the 49ers against the Chicago Bears on September 16, 1962?

Answer: A 14-30 loss for the 49ers

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers suffered a 14-30 loss to the Chicago Bears in their Week 1 game on September 16, 1962.

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How did the Chicago Bears score their first points in the Week 1 game against the 49ers?

Answer: An interception returned for a touchdown by Rosey Taylor.

Explanation: The Chicago Bears scored their initial points in Week 1 via a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown by Rosey Taylor, followed by a successful kick by Roger LeClerc.

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What was the outcome of the 49ers' Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings in 1962?

Answer: A 21-7 victory for the 49ers

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers secured a victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of the 1962 season with a score of 21-7.

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In which week did the 49ers achieve their third win of the 1962 season?

Answer: Week 4 vs. Colts

Explanation: The 49ers achieved their third win of the 1962 season during Week 4, defeating the Baltimore Colts.

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The 49ers played the Cleveland Browns in their final home game of the 1962 season. What was the outcome?

Answer: A 10-13 loss for the 49ers

Explanation: In their final home game of the 1962 season, the 49ers lost to the Cleveland Browns with a score of 10-13.

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Which player had the most rushing yards for the 49ers in their Week 1 game against the Bears?

Answer: J.D. Smith

Explanation: J.D. Smith recorded the most rushing yards for the 49ers in their Week 1 game against the Bears, with 7 carries for 53 yards.

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What was the final score of the 49ers' Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers?

Answer: 13-31 loss for the 49ers

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers lost their Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 13-31.

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Team History and Identity

The distinctive "S.F." oval logo was introduced on the San Francisco 49ers' helmets for the first time in 1962.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1962 season marked the debut of the distinctive "S.F." oval logo on the San Francisco 49ers' helmets, signifying a new visual identity for the franchise.

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The San Francisco 49ers played their home games at Candlestick Park during the 1962 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers played their home games at Kezar Stadium during the 1962 season, not Candlestick Park.

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What significant change was made to the San Francisco 49ers' helmets starting in the 1962 season?

Answer: The distinctive "S.F." oval logo made its first appearance.

Explanation: The 1962 season marked the introduction of the distinctive "S.F." oval logo on the San Francisco 49ers' helmets, representing a new element of team branding.

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Which stadium served as the home ground for the San Francisco 49ers in 1962?

Answer: Kezar Stadium

Explanation: The San Francisco 49ers played their home games at Kezar Stadium during the 1962 season.

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By the end of the 1962 season, how many seasons had the San Francisco 49ers franchise competed in the NFL?

Answer: 13 seasons

Explanation: By the conclusion of the 1962 season, the San Francisco 49ers franchise had completed 13 seasons of competition in the National Football League.

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