The San Francisco 49ers have done tributes all through the 2018 season to celebrate the life of Dwight Clark, the wide receiver recipient of the Catch who passed away after a battle with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Now it’s Clemson’s turn.
Clemson University, Clark’s alma mater will be playing in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, but there’s more than a trophy to get. An article by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson suggests the Tigers plan to play in honor of Clark.
One of the key stops is the statue.