IRVING, Texas -- Last Saturday, Eddie DeBartolo was selected for induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game.
As owner of the San Francisco 49ers, he presided over one of the greatest runs by an organization in NFL history. The Niners won just four of their first 32 games CHECK under DeBartolo but in 1979 he hired Bill Walsh and drafted Joe Montana. By 1981 San Francisco won a Super Bowl. They would win three more Super Bowls.
During his time the Niners won 13 division titles, made 16 playoff appearances and played in the NFC Championship Game 10 times.