49ers Legend Dwight Clark Dies After Long Battle With ALS

Dwight Clark, a 49ers icon, passed away today from ALS D wight Clark 's wife, Kelly , sent out a tweet at 3:39 PM today: I’m heartbroken...

Dwight Clark, a 49ers icon, passed away today from ALS

Dwight Clark's wife, Kelly, sent out a tweet at 3:39 PM today:

I’m heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most. I am thankful for all of Dwight’s friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. Kelly Clark.

Dwight Edward Clark (January 8, 1957 – June 4, 2018) was an American football wide receiver and executive. He played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1987. With the 49ers, Clark played on two Super Bowl championship teams. He caught the winning touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Joe Montana in the NFC Championship Game in January 1982 against the Dallas Cowboys. The play, immortalized as "The Catch" propelled the 49ers to their first Super Bowl championship. Clark played college football at Clemson University before being drafted by the 49ers in the 10th round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He served as the general manager of the 49ers in 1998 and in the same capacity with the Cleveland Browns from 1998 to 2002.

We extend our condolences and prayers to Dwight’s wife, Kelly, his family, friends and fans, as we join together to mourn the death of one the most beloved figures in 49ers history.

I’m heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most. I am thankful for all of Dwight’s friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS. Kelly Clark.

— Dwight Clark (@DwightC87) June 4, 2018

Rest in Peace, Dwight Clark