I can’t think of a better way to depart from Candlestick Park than the now-legendary Pick at the ‘Stick. Anyone remember how frustrated fans were when NaVorro Bowman botched the onside kick retrieval, only to come up with a bobbled pass a few plays later? Just a perfect play, a perfect ticket to the playoffs, and a perfect send-off to the San Francisco 49ers’ longtime home.
The retirement of Bowman, among other things, inspired NFL.com writer Jeremy Bergman to rank stadium farewells and he put the nutso circus sixth on the list:
For Niners fans pining for the days of traveling less than 43 miles from the city’s center to attend a football game, this game marks the end of something truly glorious.