Dwight Clark Passed Away at Age 61 of ALS

[RustyBourneHorse]

https://sports.yahoo.com/49ers-legend-dwight-clark-61-225140662.html

The WR who caught "The Catch" in 1982 passed away due to ALS, according to the above link. May he rest in peace.

 

[Biggems]

He is the owner of the most hated football highlight in my football fandom. With that being said, I am happy is has passed. He no longer has to struggle or suffer from that horrible disease. Now, he is at eternal rest. If I am not mistaken, ALS is still undefeated, which sucks. Not even the dreaded cancer is undefeated. I hope that someone finally kicks ALS right in the junk and beats it like a red-headed stepchild during my lifetime.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

He is the owner of the most hated football highlight in my football fandom. With that being said, I am happy is has passed. He no longer has to struggle or suffer from that horrible disease. Now, he is at eternal rest. If I am not mistaken, ALS is still undefeated, which sucks. Not even the dreaded cancer is undefeated. I hope that someone finally kicks ALS right in the junk and beats it like a red-headed stepchild during my lifetime.

I agree. I hope that we are able to find a cure to ALS. That is a horrible disease.

 

[Biggems]

BTW he was a TE, not a WR.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

BTW he was a TE, not a WR.

Oh, my mistake. Unfortunately, I can't edit that, but yes, anyway, he sadly died.

 

[John813]

61 years old... That's young nowadays. RIP.
Glad he is no longer suffering from ALS.

Steve Gleason has had ALS for 7 years now, I believe.

 

[brucekr]

He's a permanent fixture in my mind when it comes to the old 49ers/Cowboys rivalry. The 49ers honored him at the Cowboys game last year at halftime. It was a privilege to see all of the former 49er players paying tribute to him. God speed, Mr Clark. Prayers for your family and loved ones.

 

[Ranched]

BTW he was a TE, not a WR.

Mr. Clark was both. After playing, he served as a team executive as well for the Niners.
@Furboy

 

[Ranched]

Oh, my mistake. Unfortunately, I can't edit that, but yes, anyway, he sadly died.

Not a mistake my friend, you are/were absolutely correct.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

BTW he was a TE, not a WR.

Actually, he was listed as both. In fact, on that play, "The Catch", Clark was lined up as the right side Wide Out. Solomon was lined up in the slot, to Clark's left. The TE on that play, I believe, was actually Charley Young.

Either way, doesn't matter.

RIP Dwight Edward Clark - (January 8, 1957 – June 4, 2018)

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Not a mistake my friend, you are/were absolutely correct.

Thanks, @daboyzruleperiod

 

[Ranched]

Thanks, @daboyzruleperiod

 

[Ranched]

Mr. Clark was both. After playing, he served as a team executive as well for the Niners.
@Furboy

Actually, he was listed as both. In fact, on that play, "The Catch", Clark was lined up as the right side Wide Out. Solomon was lined up in the slot, to Clark's left. The TE on that play, I believe, was actually Charley Young.

Either way, doesn't matter.

RIP Dwight Edward Clark - (January 8, 1957 – June 4, 2018)