49ers Mourn Passing of Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Jim Fahnhorst
He was not on the list.
The San Francisco 49ers are deeply saddened by the passing of former linebacker Jim Fahnhorst, who passed away on Wednesday, September 17th at the age of 66.
Fahnhorst was originally drafted in the fourth round (92nd overall) by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1982 NFL Draft before playing two seasons (1983-84) in the USFL and signing with the 49ers as a free agent in 1984. He spent all seven seasons of his NFL career with San Francisco (1984-90), appearing in 82 games (38 starts) and registering 232 tackles, seven interceptions and one sack. He also appeared in six postseason contests (five starts) and registered 17 tackles. Fahnhorst was a contributing member to three Super Bowl Championships (XIX, XXIII and XXIV).
Born James John Fahnhorst in St. Cloud, MN, he attended the University of Minnesota where he earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 1981. He would later earn his degree in psychology at the University of San Francisco in 1988. Jim is the younger brother of former offensive lineman Keith Fahnhorst, who played for the 49ers for 14 seasons (1974-87).
He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers,
earning first-team All-Big Ten honors from AP and UPI in 1981. He is the
younger brother of the late former 49ers' tackle Keith Fahnhorst. Graduating
with a BA in psychology, and a minor in Criminology.
Fahnhorst also played two years in the United States
Football League (USFL) for coaching legend George Allen in the spring/summer of
1983 and 1984 for the Chicago Blitz and Arizona Wranglers. He was a financial
advisor and has coached college football at Division III Macalester College and
at Wayzata and Maple Grove High Schools in the Minneapolis area.
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (1982)*
Chicago Blitz (1983)
Arizona Wranglers (1984)
San Francisco 49ers (1984–1990)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
3× Super Bowl champion (XIX, XXIII, XXIV)
First-team All-Big Ten (1981)
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