What happened: During a 1980 game, a San Francisco 49ers quarterback wore an external sound system attached to his shoulder pads after developing laryngitis. The unique piece of equipment allowed him to project play calls across the field.
NFL·July 6, 2026 01:47 PM ET
Why the San Francisco 49ers 1980 speaker experiment should be a permanent rule for NFL road teams
A bizarre piece of football history could actually solve the biggest challenge for modern offenses playing away from home.
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