Why is the Bay Area football team called the 49ers?
The "49ers" is the nickname for those who flocked to Northern California in 1849 hoping to take advantage of the gold rush. The 49ers were also the first NFL team, and in fact, the first major professional sports team to originate on the West Coast.
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Why is the Bay Area football team called the 49ers?

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The "49ers" is the nickname for those who flocked to Northern California in 1849 hoping to take advantage of the gold rush. The 49ers were also the first NFL team, and in fact, the first major professional sports team to originate on the West Coast.
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