Despite playing for four other franchises, legendary back Frank Gore always stated that he wanted to retire as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. On Friday, Gore got his wish by signing a one-day contract with the franchise and will end his career with the team that drafted him back in 2005.
Gore, who last played in 2020, will also be honored with induction into the 49ers’ Edward DeBartolo Sr. Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held during one of the games in the 2022 NFL season.
“Frank had to overcome many challenges upon entering the NFL and now leaves the game not only as one of the best backs in NFL history but one of the best football players ever.”
Gore spent the first decade of his career in San Francisco. During that time, he played in 148 games, rushing for 11,073 yards and 64 touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl five times and was selected to the All-Pro team once. The 39-year-old player holds several notable 49ers’ franchise records, including most rushing yards in a career and most rushing yards in a game (212).
Gore left the 49ers after the 2014 season and went on to play for the Indianapolis Colts, the Buffalo Bills, the Miami Dolphins, and the New York Jets. His 241 career games are the most by a running back in the history of the NFL.
