Fansided · Nov 1, 2016
1979 49ers had Worse Record than 2016 Version
The San Francisco 49ers have only once held a record worse than 1-6 — and Bill Walsh was the head coach. In his first season with the 49ers, Walsh’s team may have struggled, but at least they showed signs of improvement.
The year was 1979 and the San Francisco 49ers were fresh off a 2-14 season when owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. brought Bill Walsh to the Bay Area. Joe Montana was a rookie. O.J. Simpson — yes, he played one season for the 49ers — was in the twilight of his career and brought to San Francisco to sell tickets.
And the 49ers lost. A lot.
