Los Angeles football nostalgia brings back 1981 NFL Draft memories

USC and UCLA, led by Ronnie Lott and Kenny Easley, produced 5 of the top 15 picks in the 1981 NFL draft class, and all 5 ...
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Kenny Easley was part of a historic NFL draft for the Pac-10 Conference

The 1980 Pac-10 was full of great players, led by UCLA legend Kenny Easley. You might be shocked by how strong the Pac-10 was at the 1981 NFL draft ...
Sports Illustrated

Flashback Friday: Bill Walsh vs Kyle Shanahan & the Giant Turkey

The Washington Voldemorts didn’t stand a chance against the 49ers in 1981. Let’s be real, most teams in the NFL kissed the ground in which Joe Cool and crew walked on. Even if it were covered with a ...
Houston Chronicle

This season’s 49ers bring to mind the ’81 team that launched the dynasty

No matter what happens with this 49ers playoff run, it will not be the same as 1981. The first championship, even almost 40 years in the past, will never be matched for shock and innocence, for the ...