Former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., who was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was honored at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.
In front of a home crowd during a special halftime ceremony, the famed leader was presented with his Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence.
During his nearly 25-year-long tenure with the 49ers, DeBartolo Jr. was instrumental in running an organization that captured five Super Bowl titles, reached the playoffs 16 times, captured 13 division titles and competed in 10 conference championship contests.
David Baker, the Hall of Fame president, was on hand to make the presentation during a driving rain at halftime.
“I was told all these years I brought rain, thunder and lightning to this franchise, and today proves it,” DeBartolo said.
Many of DeBartolo’s former players, including Hall of Famers Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice and Charles Haley, were on hand for the ceremony.
