The Catch: Forty-Niners' Dynasty Starter

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Fans visiting Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers, spot two striking

statues right away.

One shows Dwight Clark leaping high for a catch 11 feet off the ground.

The other captures Joe Montana with his arms raised.

They mark the catch.

The famous play from the 1981 NFC Championship game that beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-27.

That game came down to a third and four at the Dallas 6-yard line.

Montana scrambled back to the 13-yard line, spotted card breaking free, and threw a perfect

pass 23 yards into the in-zone corner.

The drive itself was a thing of beauty, covering 89 yards and 14 plays.

It showcased Montana's skill under pressure and cemented his reputation as the Lee's top

clutch quarterback.

The moment Shattered Dallas is holed on the NFC after dominating the 1970s, it also kicked

off the 49ers powerhouse run in the 1980s under coach Bill Walsh.

Today, those statues keep the memory alive for every fan walking through the plaza near

Gade A, reminding everyone of that game-changing dynasty, starter.

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