A community for fans of the San Francisco 49ers. Hanks spent eight seasons with the 49ers, becoming synonymous with the dance over his final four. ", "I thought, 'OK, well, let me play around with that," Hanks told Maiocco. [RELATED: 49ers go offense/defense in latest NFL mock draft]. Chicken dance. Someone in San Francisco's secondary surely could do Hanks' dance this year, but we'll be left wondering one thing. Can they also tell us how to get to "Sesame Street? Sorry for trying to be sensitive to OP with the correction. Hanks sat down with his daughter to watch "Sesame Street" during the 1995 season when he saw Bert "Doin' The Pigeon. He was well known for his interceptions and returns, as well as his unique "chicken dance" celebrations which were later emulated by basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. Sorry for posting the link to the dance's origination. Creepy as hell. I love this guy. His 31 interceptions are the fourth most in 49ers history, but the dance is what most fans remember. It's called the pigeon. San Francisco, then 11 weeks into its Super Bowl title defense after lifting the monkey off Steve Young's back the previous season, needed some swagger. Sorry. My contract was coming up, and we felt like our on-the-field product was pretty solid as far as play, but we needed something to differentiate ourselves.". Love him even more now that I know he's the one trolling Suh with all of those fines. Cookies help us deliver our Services. He was a member of the 1994 San Francisco team that won Super Bowl XXIX. The "pigeon dance" provided it. His 31 interceptions are the fourth most in 49ers history, but the dance is what most fans remember. ", 49ers go offense/defense in latest NFL mock draft. Lmao, I knew this would get downvoted. Despite his low selection, Hanks was selected for four Pro Bowl and three All-Pro teams. Really not trying to be a correcting dick, but I guess I am anyway. I remember thinking that was the coolest thing in the world. The 49ers embraced Hanks' era last season by wearing 1994-inspired throwback jerseys. Listen and subscribe to the 49ers Insider Podcast: Hanks spent eight seasons with the 49ers, becoming synonymous with the dance over his final four. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sorry for contributing facts. "[NFL Vice President of Operations Merton Hanks] admits that Suh’s hit on Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden on Sunday was “not an egregious play,” but Hanks fined Suh $31,500 because he thinks it’s time that Suh pays attention to the league’s efforts to make the game safer." Hanks' jig even transcended football, when eventual Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal incorporated the celebration into his repertoire early in his eight-season stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. "[NFL Vice President of Operations Merton Hanks] admits that Suh’s hit on Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden on Sunday was “not an egregious play,” but Hanks fined Suh $31,500 because he thinks it’s time that Suh pays attention to the league’s efforts to make the game safer. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Think hanks was quite retired by the time that thing surfaced. Hanks picked up a fumble and returned it 38 yards to score within the first two minutes of the 49ers' 38-20 road win over the rival Cowboys on Nov. 12, 1995. "[After messing] around with it in practice, it popped up ... in the Dallas Cowboys game when Elvis Grbac [made] his first start and Jerry Rice had, like, an [81-yard touchdown] to kick things off.

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