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Meet the unsung heroes who made the 49ers’ Super Bowl run possible

MIAMI — Dre Greenlaw wasn’t supposed to be an important player on the 49ers this season.

Neither was Ross Dwelley. Or Justin Skule. Or Ben Garland. Or Marcell Harris. Or Dan Brunskill.

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But all six played a crucial rule in helping the 49ers reach Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

Now, the Super Bowl is a glamorous event — even more so this year, because of its location — and that means that all week, media attention has been firmly planted on the stars of the contest. Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been a favorite of the endless stream of local television news stations here.