Sourdough Sam
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- Mar 20, 2019
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Faithful Since…
My earliest memory of watching the 49ers was when I was six years old. That memory was, The Catch! I just remember hearing the play-by-play of Don Klein and the rise of excitement of his voice that everyone could feel watching at home. My dad and I were watching, and he didn't grow up a 49ers fan but that play sent him out of his seat and it pushed me to be Forever Faithful. I even remember saying to him, "Dad, I really like this team."
At eight years old, I moved to Monterey with my dad and my fandom flourished. Dwight Clark was a favorite of mine, but I absolutely loved the connection between Joe Montana and Jerry Rice (Steve Young and Rice's chemistry was pretty good too). I even remember in high school, I had friends who would invite me over on Monday's to watch Melrose Place and I never attended because I always preferred tuning in for Monday Night Football.
What do you love about WON?
It's great for us women who love the game of football and gives us a place to come together with other women who love the 49ers and gives us a place to be together. I'm a mother of three boys, our TVs are pretty much always on sports, but it's great to escape the boys and enjoy sports with the ladies of WON. I love that we have content and events curated just for us women who love the game at the highest level in Northern California. It's also so fun to meet so many women and see their stories within the fan base.
Was there one inspirational moment in team history that confirmed your 49ers fandom?
The Catch! In my opinion the announcers make or break the game viewing experience. We've been so lucky to have great local announcers. I go back to the time of The Catch and hearing Don Klein, hearing his expression and emotion to make everyone excited regardless of how they consume the game. Its memories that like that NFC Championship game that can bring your entire family together. I'm so appreciative that the Niners have been able to consistently create these memories that connect us all.