NFL legend Dwight Clark dies at 61. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, who made one of the most famous catches in NFL history, dies after ALS battle.

Retired San Francisco 49ers legend and beloved Bay Area sports figure Dwight Clark has passed away Monday after a battle with ALS, according to his family. He was 61 years old.

Dwight Clark, who famously launched the NFL dynasty of the San Francisco 49ers with "The Catch," a six-yard grab in the back of the end zone with 51 seconds left against the Dallas Cowboys in the ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13/AP) — San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark has passed away at the age of 61, his family said on Monday. I'm heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Dwight Clark, the receiver who made one of the most memorable plays in NFL history and jump-started the San Francisco 49ers dynasty, died Monday at his home in Montana.

Wide receiver Dwight Clark #87 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass against defensive back Rufus Bess #21 of the Minnesota Vikings during a game at Candlestick Park on December 8, 1984 in San ...

Former San Francisco wide receiver Dwight Clark is honored at halftime of a game between the 49ers and Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 23, 2013. (Tony Avelar / Associated Press) By Associated Press ...

The San Francisco 49ers have announced their open practice schedule for this year's training camp.

The San Francisco 49ers will honor former tight end Dwight Clark with a season-long celebration of his life that will include unveiling a statue of "The Catch." ...

SANTA ROSA - The San Francisco 49ers honored legendary wide receiver, Dwight Clark on Sunday – 08/07-- in honor of the number he wore – 87. Clark may be best known for "the catch," which is ...

Dwight Clark, the former 49ers wide receiver whose reception known as "The Catch" sent San Francisco to its first Super Bowl, has died one year after revealing he had ALS. He was 61.