It was a perfectly late-90s style, but it diverted from ... This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers were ahead of curve on NFL uniform changes ...

A slew of teams, particularly in the 80s and 90s, really nailed their initial uniforms. Simplicity and fun colors helped set their uniforms apart and become timeless pieces of NFL history.

Jerry Rice and the San Francisco 49ers David Madison/Getty Images Joe ... about the team’s ‘80s and early ‘90s era, when the club rose from an also-ran into pro football’s most glamorous ...