For the 49ers, don't change or mess with something that isn't broken. They are forever one of the most iconic and classic looks in all of sports. How they have their uniforms and helmets now is ...

The vintage-inspired tee, which featured a bubble letter 49ers logo and a helmet graphic, was cut and tailored to give it a super cool, structured modern silhouette.

Since the late 1990s, Stone — who has been a 49ers season-ticket holder since the magical 1981 season — has been getting Niners enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame to sign the helmet.

As far back as 1990, 49ers tackle Steve Wallace and Buffalo safety Mark Kelso wore padded overlays called “Pro Cap” which were painted to look like helmets and actually used in games.

The 49ers don’t give out ‘gold helmet’ designations to just any draft prospect. A select few get that label for their performance on the field, but also because of intangible things like ...