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∙ 9y agoThe 49ers went west to find gold. Gold was discovered in California in 1848 and hundreds of thousands of gold seeks went there. They were called 49ers because they traveled there in 1849.
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Which team is better 49ers or Raiders?
The 49ers are better than the Raiders. The 49ers have won more games and have more championships. This year the 49ers made it to the NFC Championship and the Raiders didn't even make it to the playoffs.
Who was number 80 in 1998 on the 49ers?
Jerry Rice
Where did Cornel West go to college?
Cornel West went to Harvard University (AB)Princeton University (MA, PhD)
Who do the 49ers play next year?
The 49ers will play their division rivals (Seattle, St. Louis, Arizona) twice. They will play the NFC South (Carolina, Atlanta, New Orleans, Tampa Bay) They will play the AFC South (Indianapolis, Tennessee, Houston, Jacksonville) They will play the NFC East and NFC North teams that match the Niners finishing position in their division - i.e. if the Niners win the NFC West they play the NFC East and NFC North division champs.
Who were the 49ers Super Bowl opponents?
chargers,broncos,bengals,dolphins,bengals
How do you compare and contrast the Mormons and the 49ers?
Mormons were traveling west in search of religious freedom. 49ers were traveling west in search of wealth.
Are the San Francisco 49ers in AFC or NFC?
NFC West
What was the nickname for the miners who came west to California?
The miners who came west to California during the Gold Rush were often called "Forty-Niners" because they arrived in 1849 seeking gold.
Where did the 49ers start their journey west?
49ers began their treks from many places in the United States. However, many converged on St. Louis to use the river for a part of the journey west.
Why gold rush called 49ers?
The 49ers were all of the miners. The California Gold Rush occured in 1849, ergo, the miners, or people who went west in search for gold, were dubbed "'49ers."
Who were the original 49ers and how have they imported the west?
They were people that followed the 'gold rush' of 1849. They did not import the west it was already there.
Who traveled west to capitalize on the gold rush in 1849?
Gold Miners A.K.A The 49ers
Who has more fans 49ers or Raiders?
raiders do even though they dont go to the superbowl that much
What are 4 national football coference team in the west division?
Cardinals Rams 49ers Seahawks
What is the name of people who traveled west to capitalize on the gold rush?
the gold miners aka the 49ers
How many times have the 49ers won the NFC west?
17 Times, most recently in 2002.
Who is going to win the 2011 Super Bowl?
we all know the 49ers and greenbay packers are going to the superball.The 49ers will win because first they didn't go against the 49ers and there 11-0.Plus the 49ers have five superbowl rings and the packers only have three.
