Catches · Passes · Playoff plays · #2

The Catch

Joe Montana rolled right and lofted the ball to Dwight Clark at the very back of the end zone.

Dwight Clark · Joe Montana · vs Dallas Cowboys

1981 · 58 seconds left

Dwight Clark & Joe Montana

Against Dallas Cowboys

The stakes

NFC Championship Game

Clark's fingertip reception completed San Francisco's winning drive and became the visual starting point of the 49ers dynasty.

Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers

Conference Championship · Jan 10, 1982

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1981 season

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