
"The Super Bowl's return to the Bay Area next February is expected to be a huge financial windfall for the region. The Bay Area Host Committee estimated between $370 million and $630 million in financial impact from the game set for Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. They may not be the favorites after a 6-11 season, but would playing in their own backyard be a boon to the 49ers' hopes of winning their sixth title in franchise history and first in three decades?"
"The NFL's owners approved the Bay Area's first Super Bowl in December 1982, just 11 months after the 49ers won their first title. Stanford Stadium did not have lights or locker rooms at the time, but the school committed to building dressing facilities, and the NFL brought in temporary lights. Candlestick Park and the Oakland Coliseum were deemed too small to host."
The Bay Area Host Committee estimated a $370 million to $630 million financial impact from the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Playing in the home region could aid the 49ers' bid for a sixth franchise title after a 6-11 season. Three previous Super Bowls have involved a team playing in its home region, including the 1984 49ers at Stanford Stadium. NFL owners approved the Bay Area's first Super Bowl in December 1982. Stanford Stadium required construction of dressing facilities and temporary lighting because it lacked lights and locker rooms. Candlestick Park and the Oakland Coliseum were deemed too small. The 1984 49ers won 15 games with a celebrated offense led by Joe Montana and a strong defense anchored in the secondary.
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