Dwight Clark: San Francisco 49ers Receiver Known for The Catch Dies at 6

Dwight Clark was an American football wide receiver and executive. Born on January 8, 1957, in Kinston, North Carolina, he played at Clemson.

He caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Joe Montana in the 1982 NFC Championship Game, known as The Catch, which sent the 49ers to Super Bowl XVI. He won two Super Bowls with the 49ers and was a two-time Pro Bowler. He later served as general manager of the 49ers and the Cleveland Browns.

He announced in 2017 that he had ALS. Clark died in Whitefish, Montana, on June 4, 2018, at age 61.

Achievements: Two Super Bowl titles, The Catch.

Birth: January 8, 1957 - Kinston, North Carolina.

Profession: Football player and executive.

Interesting Facts: His No. 87 jersey was retired by the 49ers.