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Super
Bowl Champions
John Taylor and Tom Rathman
Sign At Sports Gallery!
On
June 8, 2008, Former 49ers John Taylor and
Tom Rathman (also a former Raider) conducted
a dual-signing at Sports Gallery's Los Gatos
store.
 John
Taylor
played WR for the
49ers from 1987 to 1995 and with Hall of Fame
teammate Jerry Rice formed arguably the greatest
one-two receiver tandem in 49ers, and perhaps
football, history. Taylor is best know for
his winning 10-yard touchdown pass from Joe
Montana during the final seconds of Super
Bowl XXIII in 1989. One of the great moments
in 49ers' history, rivaling even "The
Catch" by Dwight Clark. But it was the
season after his Super Bowl winning touchdown
reception that Taylor established himself
as one of the top receivers in the NFL when
John recorded 60 receptions for 1,077 yards
and ten touchdowns. An NFL Pro Bowler in 1988
and 1989, Taylor has three Super Bowl rings
from his years with the Niners - Super Bowls
XXIII, XXIV, and XXIX.
Tom Rathman's
professional football
career spanned nine years, the first seven
of which were with the San Francisco 49ers.
While in San Francisco, Tom was backfield
mates with another Nebraska alumnus, Roger
Craig. A selfless player and unsung hero in
the 49ers' success, Tom spent much of his
playing time providing devastating blocks
for Craig, helping the Niners capture two
World Championships (Super Bowl XXIII and
XXIV). In Super Bowl XXIV, Rathman scored
two touchdowns in San Francisco's route of
the Denver Broncos. In 1989, he led all NFL
running backs in receiving with 73 receptions
for 616 yards!
Signing
for over two hours, John and Tom were great
guests, chatting with fans, posing for pictures
and signing every type of 49er and collectible
imaginable (and even a few Raiders & Nebraska
collectibles by Tom).
 Check
out our photos from this special event below.
And please visit sportsgalleryweb.com
in the future for information on upcoming
in-store appearances and signings.
Thank
you very much to John and Tom for a terrific
signing. And most of all thanks to all the
49er fans that made this such a memorable
day.
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