The 49ers will face the Eagles in big action on Sunday in pursuit of their second Super Bowl appearance in four years.
They are no strangers to success, nor are they fans of them. With one of the NFL’s richest histories and its West Coast location, many people have flocked to San Francisco fandom, regardless of where they were born.
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The 49ers are a national brand and appear on the list of most famous fans.
Ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, take a look at some of the most famous people who sport scarlet and gold.
49ers famous fan
Doctor Disrespect
Dr. Disrespect is one of the internet’s most successful streamers and a huge 49ers fan.
He has been outspoken in his support for his team this postseason, especially against the Cowboys in the divisional round.
I have just finished breakfast.
It’s going to be a good day #FTTB pic.twitter.com/aYIqiKVdeN
— Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) January 22, 2023
Imagine the Cowboys playing the Eagles, let alone the 49ers.
They absolutely burn.
— Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) January 22, 2023
Confusion arose at the Super Wild Card Weekend when streamers donned suits ahead of the 49ers’ game against the Seahawks.
firm handshake @49ers For letting me kick off the wild card weekend.
1-0. Dallas is next. pic.twitter.com/21fDYZpYmS
— Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) January 17, 2023
He will no doubt speak up on Sunday when the Niners take on the Eagles.
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Jeremy Renner
Renner was born in Modesto, California, outside of the major cities in Northern California.
However, the actor has been a fan for some time, with fan posts dating back to 2015.
I got it from the team. Football has started!and there i am #nfl #49ers #levy #mondaynightfootball pic.twitter.com/cpN8mIyj1S
— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) September 10, 2015
He also attended Super Bowl 50, the Panthers vs. Broncos, at Levi’s Stadium, home of the 49ers.
Thanks @49ers When @ Levi’s it was the super bowl #Sunday Funday pic.twitter.com/OnZAHpcjr6
— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) February 8, 2016
Renner isn’t a longtime fan, though, as he’s still following the team this year.
defense group @49ers 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 https://t.co/8PwS42a1jp
— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) December 12, 2022
🍾🍾 https://t.co/2fruQdmWHA
— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) January 15, 2023
Renner was seriously injured in an accident with a snowplow on New Year’s Day, but seems to be on the road to recovery.
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E-40
No Bay Area fan would be complete without mentioning E-40, one of the region’s most recognizable faces of hip-hop.
He has provided soundtracks to the 49ers and Warriors runs in the past and continues to support them this season.
Who said you don’t know hip hop #E40 #niner gang https://t.co/V8oUQ0AXX2 pic.twitter.com/Qve9ipS7Xw
— Steve Young (@SteveYoungQB) January 26, 2023
❤️💛❤️💛❤️💛 https://t.co/wf2m2LkRWQ
— E40 Mogul Entrepreneur (@E40) January 21, 2023
Have you ever seen a young hyena in uniform? #bangbangninergang @49ers @p_lo @rickywatters @Adam Houseley @tameramowrytwo @drdisrespect @chucksflavortrain @tfti.bbq @ Bankroll Hayden @earlstevensselections @sfsourdoughsam
🎥 : @philemerson pic.twitter.com/fdIaAnHjiY— E40 Mogul Entrepreneur (@E40) January 16, 2023
If the Bay team is running, the E-40 is definitely there.
Andre Iguodala
Iguodala assimilated into the local fandom while playing for the Warriors.
The Illinois native and former 76ers star joined the Warriors in 2013. Around that time, his fandom posts began to multiply.
After the game @Andre Congrats to coach Jim Harbaugh @49ers victory. pic.twitter.com/A967xjwQu
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 26, 2013
The real game has begun… 49ers
— Andre (@Andre) September 8, 2013
hanging out in the field @Andre When @hbarnes At a 49ers game before kickoff! pic.twitter.com/XYZlgdiD2c
— James Michael McAdoo (@jamesmcadoo) October 4, 2015
#49ers QBs @Kaepernick7 say hello to @Andre post game. pic.twitter.com/jAKEM0DY0F
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 26, 2013
To the man who once hijacked @49ers twitter great game @Andre. #StrengthInNumbers pic.twitter.com/yFYLAaBDAn
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) June 12, 2015
Iguodala is nothing without consistency. He was in the Niners’ locker room and booth during the game.