San Francisco 49ers
Frank Gore - #21 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/14/1983 |
| Birthplace | Coral Gables, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 3rd round, 1st pick by 49ers |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | 1214 | 8 |
Smith's two TD passes lead 49ers past Raiders
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Niners insider: Rachal shouldn't be starting
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Former Eagles OL Peoples dies
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49ers claim S Spillman
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Singletary sticks with Smith as 49ers' QB
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No team 4-0 for first time since 1970
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Kolb leads Eagles past winless 49ers 27-24
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Former 49ers RB Coffee arrested on gun charge
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Readers: Singletary most likely to be fired
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49ers release SS Lewis
SS Michael Lewis had his request granted on Monday when the 49ers released him.
Eagles dealing with rib injuries for Vick, McCoy
The Eagles continue to suffer crucial offensive injuries as QB Michael Vick and RB LeSean McCoy both suffered rib-related ailments in Sunday's loss to the Redskins, leaving their availability up in the air.
Bryant saves Falcons with last-second FG to beat 49ers
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AWOL Niners SS Lewis requests his release
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New 49ers offensive coordinator earns high marks
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49ers SS Lewis out for personal reasons
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PLAYER NEWS
Gore was fined $10,500 by the NFL on Wednesday after he wore his socks too low in Sunday's NFC championship game at Atlanta, an equipment violation. It marked the second time he was fined this season.|||||||
Gore says he was so focused on winning the game and getting the 49ers back to a Super Bowl at last that he didn't give his uniform all the attention he should have. He did his part on the field, though. Gore rank for touchdowns of 5 and 9 yards in the Niners' 28-24 comeback victory over the Falcons, putting his team in position to capture the franchise's sixth title.
Gore managed just six carries for 28 yards in the 49ers' blowout loss at Seattle on Sunday night.|||||||
The 49ers fell behind early and Gore quickly became an afterthought.
Gore carried the ball 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-13 win over Miami.|||||||
Gore has now found the end zone in three consecutive weeks. He remains a high-end No. 2 RB going forward.
Gore is nursing a wrist problem for the Niners.|||||||
He expects to play Sunday against Miami.
Gore was limited to 58 yards on 23 carries by St. Louis, though he did register a touchdown.|||||||
Gore hasn't run for 100-plus yards since Oct. 18 but is still essentially a must-start in all leagues.
