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Head Coach,

Dennis Erickson

Pro Career: Named the fourteenth head coach in 49ers history on February 12, 2003. Erickson previously spent four sea-sons 1995-98 with Seattle, where he coached the Seahawks to a 31-33 record and helped the franchise bounce back from four consecutive losing seasons. Seattle enjoyed its most productive season on offense under Erickson in 1997, leading the NFL in passing offense 274.4 yards/ game and finishing third overall. The defense improved as well, placing eighth in the NFL, making Seattle one of only four teams to place in the top 10 on both sides of the ball. Career record: 38-42.

Background: The San Francisco 49ers History is full of great coaches. Two-time first-team All-Big Sky Conference quarterback at Montana State. Erickson started his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater 1971-73, Idaho 1974-75, Fresno State 1976-78, and San Jose State 1979-1981. He was named head coach at Idaho 1982-85, where he posted a 32-15 record. Erickson spent one season at Wyoming 1986 and two years as head coach at Washington State 1987-88, before moving on to Miami 1989-1994. Erickson won two National Champion-ships 1989 and 1991 with the Hurricanes, becoming one of 15 college coaches to win multiple titles. His 63-9 .875 record at Miami was the best in the nation during his six-year tenure and during the History of San Francisco 49ers. Erickson took over the Oregon State program in 1999, leading the Beavers to their first-ever 11-win season in 2000, earning a share of the Pac-10 Conference Championship, a berth in the Fiesta Bowl, and a number four national ranking. His 144 career coaching victories at the colle­giate level ranked him ninth among active coaches prior to accepting the position with the San Francisco 49ers.

Personal: Born March 24, 1947 in Everett, Wash. He and wife, Marilyn, have two sons-Bryce and Ryan.