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Montana & Clark's 1981 Triumph Honored
17 Mar
Summary
- Montana's clutch touchdown pass to Clark cemented a 28-27 win.
- The iconic play capped an 89-yard drive in the 1981 NFC championship.
- This moment launched the 49ers' 1980s dynasty.
Near Gate A of Levi's Stadium, statues vividly recall Joe Montana and Dwight Clark's defining moment. A monumental 11-foot high statue captures Clark's leaping catch, with another depicting Montana's celebratory pose 23 yards away.
These figures represent Montana's game-winning touchdown pass to Clark in the 1981 NFC championship. The 49ers triumphed 28-27 over the Cowboys, capping a critical 14-play, 89-yard drive. This performance solidified Montana's reputation as an exceptional clutch quarterback.
The unforgettable play marked the conclusion of the Cowboys' decade-long NFC supremacy. It simultaneously heralded the commencement of the San Francisco 49ers' own remarkable dynasty throughout the 1980s, anchored by Montana and coach Bill Walsh.
