| 1978 San Francisco 49ers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. |
| General manager | Joe Thomas |
| Head coach | Pete McCulley Fred O'Connor (interim) |
| Offensive coordinator | Fred O'Connor |
| Defensive coordinator | Dan Radakovich |
| Home field | Candlestick Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–14 |
| Division place | 4th NFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | none |
The 1978 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 29th season in the National Football League, their 33rd overall, and their second and final season under general manager Joe Thomas, who was fired following the end of the season.[1] The Niners' 2–14 record was the worst in the NFL in 1978 and the worst in franchise history, dating back to the team's origins in the All America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946.[2]
- ^ "Thomas Is Fired". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "San Francisco 49ers," in Chuck Benedict and Al Hall (eds.), Petersen's Pro Football: 1979 Annual. Los Angeles: Petersen Publishing Co., 1979; p. 100.