It took Walsh just three seasons to bring San Francisco its first - ever league championship with a 26 - 21 win over Cincinnati in Super Bowl XVI .
In 1979 , DeBartolo selected Bill Walsh , renowned as an offensive specialist , as the 49ers head coach .
It took Bill Walsh just three seasons to bring 49ers   its first - ever league championship with a 26 - 21 win over Cincinnati in Super Bowl XVI .
In 1979 , DeBartolo selected Bill Walsh , renowned as an offensive specialist , as the 49ers head coach .