Calls From Home: Esko’s Furcht a Fine 49er

Calls From Home: Esko’s Furcht a fine 49er

Esko native Noah Furcht has been an everyday presence in the lineup for Division I Charlotte’s baseball program. At the conclusion of the regular season, Furcht has started all but one game of 52 for the 49ers, posting a .254 batting average with six homers and 27 RBIs as the team’s primary right fielder. Furcht, a senior, recently went 2-for-4 and scored three times in a win at Rice on May 4. Charlotte took second place in the American Athletic…

Brent Jones catches overdue spot in 49ers’ Hall of Fame

SANTA CLARA – Brent Jones, a three-time Super Bowl champion and one of the most prolific tight ends in 49ers’ history, is this year’s entrant to the franchise’s Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. Hall of Fame. “Receiving the call from Jed (York) was incredibly emotional for me, something that I will remember forever,” Jones said in a statement through the 49ers. “It is truly the greatest honor of my life to be alongside the legends that comprise the San Fr…