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THE SIDELINE / 1979

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1979 staff directory
Coach Role(s)
Bill Walsh Bill Walsh HC Head Coach
Dennis Green Dennis Green Special Teams Coordinator, Wide Receivers
Chuck Studley Chuck Studley Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line
Norb Hecker Norb Hecker Defensive Backs
Sam Wyche Sam Wyche Quarterbacks
Billie Matthews Running Backs
Bobb McKittrick Offensive Line
Bill McPherson Linebackers
Mike White Mike White Assistant Offensive Line, Administrative Assistant
Al Vermeil Strength and Conditioning