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The 49ers will wear a jersey patch during the 2026 season to commemorate their 80th anniversary, featuring a No. 80 and 'Est. 1946.' The patch will not be worn by any player with the retired No. 80, honoring Jerry Rice.
The 49ers have unveiled a jersey patch that they will be wearing during the 2026 season.
The patch commemorates the 80th season in franchise history. It features a No. 80 with "Est. 1946" beneath it.
While all of the jerseys will feature the patch, none of them will be worn by a player who is also donning No. 80. That number was retired for Jerry Rice and the Hall of Fame wideout was part of a video the team released to kick off the celebration of their milestone season.
The 49ers began life in the All-America Football Conference and joined the NFL for the 1950 season. They were the first major professional sports team located in the San Francisco area and the franchise has won five Super Bowl titles over the course of its existence.
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What does the 49ers' jersey patch for the 2026 season commemorate?
The jersey patch commemorates the 80th season of the 49ers franchise, established in 1946.
Why won't any player wear the No. 80 jersey during the 2026 season?
The No. 80 jersey is retired in honor of Jerry Rice, a Hall of Fame wide receiver.
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