Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo will be the teams honorary captain Sunday during the coin toss before the teams NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants, 49ers president Jed York announced Monday.
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Jed York Can't think of anyone better to be the honorary captain for the NFC Championship Game than my Uncle Eddie!
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DeBartolo, Yorks uncle, was the controlling owner for 23 years, from 1977 to 2000, through the 49ers five Super Bowl titles. He lost control of the team after serving a one-year suspension imposed by the NFL for his involvement in a Louisiana casino-licensing scandal. He reached a settlement to turn control of the team over to his sister, Denise DeBartolo York, and her husband, John York.DeBartolo was recently named as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Former 49ers coach George Seifert served as the honorary captain for the teams 36-32 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.
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