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NFL Legend and San Francisco Native Super Bowl Champion, Dies at 84 — Remembered by 49ers Faithful

 

San Francisco, CA – September 4, 2025

The Bay Area is remembering one of its own, a football figure whose journey from San Francisco to NFL champion left a lasting legacy. At age 84, a man with deep local roots has passed away, leaving behind memories that still resonate with 49ers fans.

He is celebrated as a player whose determination carried him to an NFL title, and as a mentor who shaped lives through his decades of coaching. His story embodies the spirit of San Francisco: resilient, proud, and forward-looking.

That man was Lawrence “Larry” Glueck, an NFL Legend and proud San Francisco native. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1963, he became part of their NFL championship team that year, defeating the New York Giants in December for the title.

Glueck played three NFL seasons, appearing in 37 games and intercepting one pass. Though brief, his career was highlighted by that championship — a moment that tied him forever to league history.

When his playing days ended, he turned to coaching, serving at Harvard for over a decade before becoming head coach at Fordham University in 1986. His impact as a leader stretched far beyond the game itself.

In 2013, he stood alongside Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, and other Bears legends at the 50th anniversary of their championship. For San Francisco, it was a point of pride to see one of their own recognized among the NFL’s best.

Fans and colleagues remembered him as a man of dignity and strength, reflecting the values of the Bay Area community that shaped him.

For the 49ers Faithful, his story is not just about a championship, but about a San Francisco native whose character and resilience carried him through a remarkable football life.

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