SANTA CLARA — Earning a win Sunday meant a lot more to the 49ers than just putting an end to a three-game losing streak.
The 49ers also wanted to win for the York family, which was struck by tragedy with Friday’s death of Tony York, youngest son of 49ers owners Denise DeBartolo York and John York and brother of team CEO Jed York. Tony York was 35.
Jed York was at Levi’s Stadium for the game and gave an emotional speech to the team in the locker room after the 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos.
Before Sunday’s national anthem, a moment of silence was held in Tony York’s honor.