Dwight Clark, the receiver with movie-star looks and charisma whose iconic catch launched a San Francisco 49ers NFL dynasty, died Monday, less than two years after revealing he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “For almost four decades, he served as a charismatic ambassador for our team and the Bay Area,” the 49ers said in a written statement. Dwight Clark makes "The Catch" for a six-yard touchdown against the Cowboys during the 1982 NFC Championship game. Phil Huber / Dallas Morning NewsClark, the dashing, 10th-round draft pick out of Clemson in 1979, was suddenly the toast of San Francisco. When Walsh asked Clark if he’d catch Fuller’s passes at a private workout, the receiver agreed.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 05, 2018 00:11 UTC