SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Hall of Fame offensive tackle Bob St. Clair, a five-time Pro Bowler who played all 11 of his seasons with his hometown San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 84.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame and the 49ers announced St. Clair had died Monday. A 6-foot-9 right tackle known for his speed and uncanny blocking ability in the passing and running games, St. Clair was a third-round draft pick by San Francisco in 1953. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.
”Huge loss for the 49ersFamily,” 49ers CEO Jed York posted on Twitter. ”We will miss you Bob St. Clair RIP Thanks for so many memories.”
The 49ers retired his No. 79 uniform at Candlestick Park in 2001.
St. Clair was born on Feb. 18, 1931, in San Francisco.
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