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Kyle Shanahan Says Today's Players Don't Grasp Significance of 49ers-Cowboys Rivalry

There is no shortage of history and all-time great moments when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.

From moments like The Catch to players like Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders going head-to-head, there was a time when these two franchises were considered the gold standard of the NFL; their rivalry was among the fiercest in the league.

That time may as well be ancient history for current players.

"Not at all," 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said when asked if the younger players understand the history of the rivalry ahead of Sunday's playoff matchup, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports.