49ers Throwback: Inside the Forgotten 1987 Season and the Playoff Collapse vs. Vikings

Many fans believed the San Francisco 49ers were on track for a potential Super Bowl three-peat in the 1990 season, but forgot about the 1987 season. A strike shortened the 1987 season, and for 24 days, many players refused to cross the picket lines, while replacement players were used early in the season.

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