TOP ROW FROM LEFT: LEN ROHDE, BOB HOSKINS, CAS BANASZEK, ELMER COLLETT, WOODY PEOPLES
BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: FORREST BLUE, OFFENSIVE LINE COACH ERNIE ZWAHLEN AND RANDY BEISLER (1970 SAN FRANCISCO 49ers)
They were one of the greatest Offensive Lines in NFL history.They allowed just eight quarterback sacks in the entire season. The 49ers were coached by my good friend Ernie Zwahlen who had one incredible career in the NFL. Ernie coached the New York Jets when Namath was throwing the ball and many other famous teams. Ernie and his Oregon State team went to the Rose Bowl in the 1950's. Ernie Zwahlen a NFL legend.
THE 49ERS RECENTLY HONORED ERNIE ON THE FIELD. ERNIE MAKES HIS HOME IN PORTLAND.
Ernie is a great guy and we are lucky to have him here in Portland. He was an NFL great and we should all respect and admire this man. He was tough as nails but kind and compassionate. Fair yet demanding and always encouraging to everyone he met. Portland loves you Ernie. If I were a woman I would be knocking on your door with chocolates and a six-pack of Red-Stripe.
Posted by: Chuckierabinowitz | October 31, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Ernie is a NFL god and was born & raised in Beaverton!
Posted by: Phil | October 31, 2010 at 06:05 PM
What is Randy Beisler doing today? He was a great player and had a long career
Posted by: D. Gagen | October 31, 2010 at 06:14 PM
Ernie tells me that he is retired & living in the Bay area.
Posted by: Mr Stump | October 31, 2010 at 06:54 PM
That photo is fantastic. Look at their faces. Total joy
Posted by: P.J. | October 31, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Ernie zwahlen is a fraud, cheat liar, and muliplative ashole watch out!
Posted by: David Krueger | January 01, 2012 at 09:33 PM
I just found out about this posting that someone used my name. Ernie is my uncle and nothing is further from the truth and it seems that probably someone who has issues, isnt brave enough to use their own name. Nice Steve?
This is from the real David Krueger
Posted by: david krueger | December 29, 2012 at 06:58 PM