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The 1962 San Francisco 49ers Season: A Detailed Examination

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Season Overview

Season Record

The 1962 season marked the 13th year for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL) and their third under Head Coach Red Hickey. The team concluded the season with a record of 6 wins and 8 losses (6-8).

Division Standing

Within the competitive NFL Western Conference, the 49ers finished in 5th place. This placement prevented them from qualifying for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.

Notable Developments

This season was distinguished by the debut of the franchise's iconic "S.F." oval logo on the team's helmets, a visual element that would become synonymous with the 49ers' identity.

Personnel & Staff

Coaching Staff

The team operated under the leadership of Head Coach Red Hickey. Key offensive and defensive coaching roles were filled by Bill Johnson (Chief of Offense/Offensive Coordinator) and Dick Voris (Defensive Assistant), among others, contributing to the team's strategic development.

Key Roster Members

The 1962 roster featured notable players such as quarterback John Brodie, running backs J.D. Smith and Bob Gaiters, and defensive stalwarts like Charlie Krueger and Leo Nomellini. The team also included emerging talents and seasoned veterans contributing to the team's performance.

A comprehensive list of players by position:

Quarterbacks (QB) John Brodie, Bob Waters
Running backs (RB) J. D. Smith, Jim Vollenweider, Bob Gaiters
Wide receivers (WR) Bernie Casey, Clyde Conner, Jimmy Johnson, Kay McFarland, Lloyd Winston
Tight ends (TE) Monty Stickles
Offensive linemen (OL) Bruce Bosley (C), Ted Connolly (G), Leon Donohue (G), Roland Lakes (T), Mike Magac (G), Len Rohde (T), Karl Rubke (C), John Sutro (T/G), John Thomas (T/MLB)
Defensive linemen (DL) Dan Colchico (DE), Charlie Krueger (DT/DE), John Mellekas (DT), Clark Miller (DE), Leo Nomellini (DT)
Linebackers (LB) Bill Cooper (OLB), Matt Hazeltine (OLB), Carl Kammerer (MLB), Ed Pine (OLB)
Defensive backs (DB) Eddie Dove (FS), Elbert Kimbrough (SS), Jerry Mertens (CB), Dale Messer (FS/CB), Jimmy Ridlon (SS), Abe Woodson (CB)
Special teams (ST) Tommy Davis (K/P)
Reserve/Injured Billy Ray Adams (RB/QB), Billy Kilmer (RB/QB), Bob St. Clair (T)

NFL Draft Selections

Key Draft Picks

The 49ers' 1962 draft class included several notable selections. The team's first-round pick, Lance Alworth, a highly touted wide receiver from Arkansas, ultimately chose to sign with the rival San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL), a significant decision that impacted the team's offensive potential.

Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 8 Lance Alworth * โ€  Wide receiver Arkansas Signed with San Diego Chargers (AFL)
2 22 Ed Pine Linebacker Utah
3 36 Billy Ray Adams Fullback Ole Miss
4 46 Chuck Sieminski Defensive tackle Penn State Began play with 49ers in 1963.
4 50 Floyd Dean Linebacker Florida Began play with 49ers in 1964.
5 62 Ted Woods Halfback Colorado Signed with Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
5 64 Mike Lind Fullback Notre Dame
6 71 Keith Luhnow Back Santa Ana JC
6 76 Jerry Brown Guard Ole Miss
6 78 Bill Winter Tackle West Virginia
7 92 John Burrell Wide receiver Rice
8 106 Jim Vollenweider Halfback Miami (FL)
9 120 Jim Roberts Tackle Ole Miss
10 134 Regis Coustillac Guard Pittsburgh
11 148 Larry Jepson Center Furman
12 162 Milton McPike End Northeast Missouri State
13 176 George Pierovich Back California
14 190 Dick Easterly Back Syracuse Signed with Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)
15 204 Ray Osbourne Tackle Mississippi State
16 218 Ron Frank Tackle South Dakota State
17 232 Wally Foltz End DePauw
18 246 Gary Brown Tackle Illinois
19 260 Bob Burton Tackle Murray State
20 274 Roger McFarland Back Kansas
Made roster    โ€  Pro Football Hall of Fame    * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Game Schedule & Results

Regular Season Matches

The 49ers navigated a challenging 14-game schedule in the 1962 season. The results varied, with the team securing key victories against divisional opponents but ultimately falling short of a playoff berth.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance
1 Sep 16 Chicago Bears L 14โ€“30 0โ€“1 Kezar Stadium 46,052
2 Sep 23 at Detroit Lions L 24โ€“45 0โ€“2 Tiger Stadium 51,032
3 Sep 30 Minnesota Vikings W 21โ€“7 1โ€“2 Kezar Stadium 38,407
4 Oct 7 at Baltimore Colts W 21โ€“13 2โ€“2 Memorial Stadium 54,148
5 Oct 14 at Chicago Bears W 34โ€“27 3โ€“2 Wrigley Field 48,902
6 Oct 21 at Green Bay Packers L 13โ€“31 3โ€“3 Milwaukee County Stadium 46,012
7 Oct 28 Los Angeles Rams L 14โ€“28 3โ€“4 Kezar Stadium 51,033
8 Nov 4 Baltimore Colts L 3โ€“22 3โ€“5 Kezar Stadium 44,875
9 Nov 11 Detroit Lions L 24โ€“38 3โ€“6 Kezar Stadium 43,449
10 Nov 18 at Los Angeles Rams W 24โ€“17 4โ€“6 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 42,554
11 Nov 25 at St. Louis Cardinals W 24โ€“17 5โ€“6 Busch Stadium 17,532
12 Dec 2 at Minnesota Vikings W 35โ€“12 6โ€“6 Metropolitan Stadium 33,076
13 Dec 9 Green Bay Packers L 21โ€“31 6โ€“7 Kezar Stadium 53,769
14 Dec 15 Cleveland Browns L 10โ€“13 6โ€“8 Kezar Stadium 35,274

Conference Standings

NFL Western Conference

The 1962 season saw the San Francisco 49ers finish fifth in the highly competitive NFL Western Conference. This positioning reflected the strength of the conference and the team's performance relative to its peers.

Team W L T PCT CONF PF PA STK
Green Bay Packers 13 1 0 .929 11โ€“1 415 148 W3
Detroit Lions 11 3 0 .786 10โ€“2 315 177 L1
Chicago Bears 9 5 0 .643 8โ€“4 321 287 W2
Baltimore Colts 7 7 0 .500 5โ€“7 293 288 W2
San Francisco 49ers 6 8 0 .429 5โ€“7 282 331 L2
Minnesota Vikings 2 11 1 .154 1โ€“10โ€“1 254 410 L3
Los Angeles Rams 1 12 1 .077 1โ€“10โ€“1 220 334 L3

Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.

Franchise Legacy

Ownership and Management

The San Francisco 49ers franchise, founded in 1946, operated under the ownership of Victor Morabito during the 1962 season. Louis Spadia served as the General Manager, overseeing the team's administrative and personnel decisions.

Home Venue

The team played its home games at Kezar Stadium, a historic venue located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. This stadium served as the 49ers' home for many years before their relocation to Candlestick Park and later Levi's Stadium.

Historical Context

While the 1962 season did not yield a championship, it was part of a franchise history rich with success, including multiple Super Bowl victories and numerous division and conference titles. The introduction of the "S.F." helmet logo this season marked a significant step in establishing the team's visual identity.

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