Montana to Clark and the Birth of a Dynasty

The 1981 NFC Championship game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers came down to one legendary play. With 58 seconds left and the 49ers trailing 27-21, quarterback Joe Montana led the team to the Cowboys' six-yard line. On 3rd down, under heavy pressure, Montana rolled right and, just before being buried by Cowboys pass rushers, lofted a high pass into the back of the end zone. Wide receiver Dwight Clark leaped impossibly high, making a fingertip catch for the game-winning touchdown.

"The Catch" is widely regarded as the moment that signaled the end of the Cowboys' dynasty and the beginning of the 49ers' reign in the 1980s. It was the first iconic moment of Montana's legendary career and propelled the 49ers to their first Super Bowl victory. Clark's number 87 and Montana's number 16 are timeless vintage nfl jerseys that never go out of style. They are consistently among the best nfl jerseys for fans of NFL history. While modern nike nfl jerseys feature current stars, the classic designs of the 80s remain incredibly popular.