December 20, 2013July 23, 2024

49er Faithful recall good and bad memories of Candlestick Park

Farewell, old friend.

Barring any major upsets in the playoffs, Monday’s home finale will be the final NFL game ever at Candlestick Park.

For many 49ers fans, the stadium holds a lot of memories of Hall of Fame players, unforgettable games and games that will live forever. But of course, the stadium isn’t all peachy. Traffic and weather had always been the biggest issues with fans at the game and it still remains today.

On Twitter, I asked for 49ers fans to share their memories (good or bad) about the stadium. Here’s their story:

@SamuelYLam seeing the park in the distance with the water in the foreground exiting from 101

— Steven Karr (@SKarrG0) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam The commute.

— Peter Fournier (@P_Fournier) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam riding the escalators. Night games and the subsequent paying like $40 to rent blankets. The Red Rope guy.

— Evan A. (@TwoSeamGripe) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam mind you, for me it was primarily @SFGiants games. Only went to one @49ers game.

— Evan A. (@TwoSeamGripe) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam, the history of that great place. From the Beatles, the Pope, the #SFGiants and of course, the #49ers.

— Jeremy Kahn (@JeremyKahn1) December 19, 2013

Not miss the after game traffic! RT @SamuelYLam: What will you miss (or not miss) about Candlestick Park?

— DJ E-Rock (@DJERock) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam
Miss: The cold air.
Don’t miss: Fighting crowd traffic to get on the field.

— Christian Gin (@Christian_Gin) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam Just the nostalgic feeling

— ✨✨IG: BiGGCAiN24_✨✨ (@BiGGCAiN24) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam I will not miss the ridiculous amount of time it takes to leave after games.

— Galen Moran (@OnYouLikeGlue) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam Will not miss the traffic. Will miss the stadium club.

— 4949Centennial (@4949centennial) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam the wet field,the wind but the most important thing,all the glorys moments(thecatchs,Montana,Rice,Young),the champs seasons

— Franklyn Rodriguez (@fare49) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam 11/19/2012 vs Bears.. I believe it’s Kaeps 1st start. Awesome game pic.twitter.com/NJmn4TS0P6

— nacho castro (@nachocee) December 19, 2013

@SamuelYLam miss tailgating with the best fans and the bright green grass when you walk in from tunnel. Don’t miss uncomfortable seats.

— Bruno Chacon (@Jarnat_49fan) December 20, 2013

I haven’t bought tickets to Monday’s game but I want to see if the prices drop low enough a few hours before maybe I can snag a deal. Regardless, I think I will be there no matter what the price. The stadium wasn’t great, but the memories keep me warm.