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CANTON, Ohio – Nikki DeBartolo, his youngest, orchestrated this bash. She got help from a wedding planner, which seems about right: May every couple love each other as much as former 49ers players love Eddie DeBartolo.
The 49ers greats came out in force for him Friday night, on the eve of DeBartolo’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Stars like Joe Montana and Jerry Rice and Dwight Hicks were here at his private party, as were less-remembered contributors like Bill Ring and Junior Bryant.