The Frank Gore Appreciation Thread

[Tomikcon1971]

In reality, this is likely Frank's last season as the lead back.....I hope he gets a ring and rides off into the sunset. But he's been a helluva back in this league. I think he's highly respected around the league and under appreciated by a lot of casual fans.

---Two ACL tears in college created a lot of doubters coming into the league.

---Diagnosed with dyslexia, he had to overcome that to even qualify for college.

---You won't find a runner with better patience and vision in my opinion.

---Great in pass protection.

---One of only two RBs left in the league for the 2005 draft (Ronnie Brown)

---29th back with more than 10,000 yards in the league

---Played behind some garbage lines when he was grinding out a lot of those yards the first 5-6 years.

---Likely not a serious HOF candidate but an all-time great in this league

Congrats on 10k and let's send him out in style.

[clyde21]

Just needs to add a SB ring to that resume. Great career.

Garrison Hearst was always my all time favorite 49ers RB, but he's gonna have to move over for Gore.

[Bald Bull]

not only did he have garbage lines most his career, he also played with no support from the passing game. Defenses focused on him for years and he still produced. I think only Peterson has had it worse when it comes to 8 man fronts.

[49rangER]

I was going to make a thread like this.

I love this guy man. Consummate professional. Been through it all.

Just needs the ring!


(previously h0ckeysk83r)

[imac_21]

One of only two RBs left in the league for the 2005 draft (Ronnie Brown)

You forgot one. Darren Sproles was also in that draft.

[Pattersonca65]

Thought he still had some nice runs today. The 49ers gotta retire his number when he hangs it up