Letters to 87

Fans Remember the Legacy of Dwight Clark

Matt Maiocco, Michael Zagaris, Brad Mangin , Joe Montana

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Cameron & Company Inc
07 August 2019

Diaries, letters & journals; Sports teams & clubs; American football

"Football fans will always remember ""The Catch"" as the moment a dynasty was born. When Dwight Clark received the touchdown pass that sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl in 1982, one of the sport's most indelible moments was etched into the history of the league. But for all the significance of ""The Catch,"" it was the man behind the play that 49ers fans hold closest to their hearts.

As Clark was battling ALS, he and sportswriter Matt Maiocco put out a call to friends and fans, asking them to share their memories of this moment — a split-second that connected a generation of 49ers faithful forever. The letters that Clark and Maiocco received collectively tell the story of how the man who wore number 87 brought together a city and a franchise through his sincerity, his loyalty, and his spirit for life and the game. These heartfelt, inspiring, and often-humorous recollections are accompanied by an extraordinary array of photos, taken by Sports Illustrated photographer Brad Mangin, of Clark and his team, family, and devoted fans. This celebration is a remembrance of one of sport's most-loved figures, who became a hero not only for making one of the most notable catches in NFL history but also for the strength and grace with which he fought his debilitating disease."

By: Joe Montana, Brian Murphy
By (photographer): Michael Zagaris, Brad Mangin
Edited by: Matt Maiocco
Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781944903770
ISBN 10: 1944903771
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 07 August 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matt Maiocco, beat reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area, has covered the San Francisco 49ers for over a decade. Michael Zagaris, legendary sports, music, and fashion photojournalist, has served as team photographer for the San Francisco 49ers since 1973. Brad Mangin is a photographer who, since 1987, has captured the biggest stars in professional sports. All three reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.