Seifert Once Told Plummer He Wasn’t Worthy

Many 49ers fans may remember that linebacker Gary Plummer played a crucial role in San Francisco's fifth Super Bowl run.

What they may not know is that former Coach George "Superstitious" Seifert once told him he was not worthy of playing for the Stanford Cardinal.

That's correct.

When the Fremont—born Plummer searched for a university to attend after being graduated from the East Bay's Ohlone College, he ran straight into the doubts of his future Super Bowl coach.

Seifert didn't think much of the 6—foot, 200—pound linebacker, saying he couldn't even carry water at Stanford.

Added to that insult was Seifert's opinion that Plummer wasn't even worthy of Pac—10 team.

The guy didn't give up.

In fact, showing ...

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