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Former 49ers defensive assistant Bill McPherson died Tuesday at age 88

Bill McPherson, a defensive assistant on the 49ers’ five Super Bowl-winning teams, passed away Tuesday at age 88.

McPherson not only was a fixture with the 49ers organization from 1979 to 2005, but also in the San Jose and Santa Clara communities, where he was raised and forged his coaching career.

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RIP Papa. I know it wasn’t an accident you chose St. Paddy’s Day to make your trip up to heaven. I hope you’re having “a pop” with all your friends up there and will continue to look after us and be part of all that we do.