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Former 49ers RB John David Crow Passes Away at 79

Former San Francisco 49ers running back John David Crow passed away yesterday at the age of 79. The first Heisman Trophy winner in Texas A&M history and 4-time Pro-Bowl selection, Crow played the final four seasons of his NFL career as a member of the 49ers (1965-68).

A veteran of 11 NFL seasons, Crow was originally selected in the first round (second overall) by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1958 NFL Draft. He played in 125 games and registered 1,157 carries for 4,963 yards and 38 touchdowns while adding 258 receptions for 3,699 yards and 35 touchdowns in his career.