Rippon's iconic images document the legendary exploits of players—from early stars like Hugh McElhenny and Bob St. Clair playing at Kezar Stadium, to Joe Montana and the generation of players who brought home the team’s first Super Bowl trophy in 1982. #FrankRippon@49ersThis tweet was posted on December 27, 2021.
With an unerring instinct for where to place and reposition himself around the field throughout the game, San Francisco native Frank Rippon captured unforgettable moments from the first four decades of the 49er’s history. #FrankRippon@49ers#football#49ers#photographyThis tweet was posted on December 27, 2021.
Founded in 1946, the San Francisco @49ers are the oldest professional sports team in the Bay Area. To celebrate the team’s 75th anniversary, SFO Museum presents the photography of #FrankRippon, the “de facto” team photographer, who documenting every home game from 1948 to 1984. This tweet was posted on November 15, 2021.