The San Francisco 49ers held their annual State of the Franchise, presented by Incogmeato on Wednesday night that featured members of the front office, coaching staff and players previewing the 49ers 75th Anniversary season exclusively on the 49ers App. Segments featured 49ers president Al Guido, 49ers Foundation executive director Justin Prettyman, head coach Kyle Shanahan, general manager John Lynch, tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner giving updates surrounding the teams outlook on the field, as well as the organization’s expectancy with fans returning to Levi’s® Stadium in 2021.
A replay of the entire State of the Franchise and extended individual segments are now available at 49ers.com/SOTF.
Here are five updates from the annual event and what the Faithful can look forward to in 2021.
The marquee moment of the 2021 State of the Franchise was the grand finale where CEO Jed York revealed San Francisco’s throwback jerseys for the upcoming season. In celebration of the organization’s 75th Anniversary season, the 49ers have announced the return of the fan favorite ’94 Red Throwbacks.
Featuring drop shadow numbers, three-stripe sleeves, black and red pant stripes and throwback helmets featuring the throwback oval and “saloon” front helmet bumper, the uniform pays homage to the team’s 1994 Super Bowl XXIX winning team. This year’s jersey will also include a diamond 75th Anniversary patch, which is a nod to the NFL 75th Anniversary patch worn across the league in 1994.
The ’94 Red Throwbacks will debut in the team’s home opener at Levi’s® Stadium on Sunday Night Football vs. the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. The ’94 Red Throwbacks will join the ’94 White Throwbacks (brought back in 2018) in the 49ers uniform closet alongside the standard home and standard away jersey.
All on-field uniforms for the 2021 75th Anniversary season will feature the 75th Anniversary patch.
The ’94 Red Throwbacks and ’94 White Throwbacks will be worn a total of six (6) times this season with ’94 Red Throwbacks being worn four (4) times at Levi’s® Stadium and ’94 White Throwbacks being worn two (2) times on the road.
’94 Red Throwbacks Home Game Schedule:
- 9/26 Green Bay Packers (SNF)
- 10/24 Indianapolis Colts (SNF)
- 11/15 Los Angeles Rams (MNF)
- 12/19 Atlanta Falcons
’94 White Throwbacks Away Game Schedule:
- 12/5 Seattle Seahawks (SNF)
- 12/23 Tennessee Titans (TNF)
