Six seasons after he was drafted by San Francisco, Gore marked his name in the 49ers record books. In the team’s 26-0 Week 13 win against the St. Louis Rams, Gore passed Joe Perry to become the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. From 1950-1963, Perry recorded 7,344 rushing yards for the 49ers – by the 2011 season, Gore racked up 7,625 yards. In addition to breaking Perry’s record, the 49ers secured a playoff spot, the first in Gore’s career.
Sealing his name as a 49ers legend and one of the greatest running backs in the NFL, Gore ran for over 1,200 yards for the third time in his career and set the all-time franchise rushing touchdown record (51) in his eighth season with the team. He helped lead San Francisco to the playoffs once again, eventually earning a trip to Super Bowl XLVII – the team’s first Super Bowl appearance since the 1994 season.
Gore entered his final season with the 49ers in 2014, needing just 33 yards to reach a record-making 10,000-yard statistic. In the team’s season opening game, Gore recorded 66 yards and became the 29th player in NFL history to reach the milestone. Later in the season, he became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career yards. Gore played all 16 games in 2014, averaging 4.3 yards per carry for 1,106 total yards and four touchdowns.
After spending a few years away from San Francisco with the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, Gore continued to call the Bay Area his home and the Faithful the best fans in the league.