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Stadium:
Monster Park
When it opened, Monster Park had around 45,000 seats. While the Giants were playing at Monster Park, the 49ers were playing at Kezar Stadium. The 49ers had played at Kezar Stadium since 1946. After only several years of existence, Candlestick Park began to deteriorate. At one point the mayor of San Francisco proposed that a new $50 million stadium be built in the downtown area, but his idea was dropped. However, the city spent $16.1 million in 1971 to improve and make the stadium multipurpose, where the San Francisco 49ers (NFL) decided to move to. Monster Park was enclosed, increasing the seating capacity to 59,000. Retractable seats were added in right field to allow the conversion to a football field, and the grass field was replaced by Astroturf. The 49ers played their first game at Monster Park on October 10, 1971. Very few changes have taken place since 1971 at Candlestick Park. In 1979, the Astroturf was replaced by grass. In 1995, Candlestick Park was renamed 3 Com Park after 3 Com Corp. bought the naming rights. After the 1999 MLB season, the San Francisco Giants moved into SBC Park. Since then, the 49ers have had the stadium to them self. After the 2001 NFL season, 3 Com Park was renamed Candlestick Park and is now known as Monster Park. The 49ers continue to sell out every game. However the team hopes to move into a new stadium in the future.

Seating Chart:
Monster Park Seating Chart

2007 Schedule:
Preseason
Aug. 13 Denver 8:00pm
Aug. 18 Oakland 10:00pm
Aug. 25 at Chicago 8:00pm
Aug. 30 at San Diego 10:00pm
Regular Season
Sep 10 Arizona 10:15pm
Sep 16 @St. Louis 1:00pm
Sep 23 @Pittsburgh 1:00pm
Sep 30 Seattle 4:05pm
Oct 7 Baltimore 4:15pm
Week 6 BYE
Oct 21 @N.Y. Giants 1:00pm
Oct 28 New Orleans 4:15pm
Nov 4 @Atlanta 1:00pm
Nov 12 @Seattle 8:30pm
Nov 18 St. Louis 4:15pm
Nov 25 @Arizona 4:05pm
Dec 2 @Carolina 1:00pm
Dec 9 Minnesota 4:05pm
Dec 15 Cincinnati 8:15pm
Dec 23 Tampa Bay 8:15pm
Dec 30 @Cleveland 1:00pm

Approximate Length of Game:
Three Hours

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Season Preview:
Receiver Darrell Jackson does not seem too concerned he has been unable to get on the practice field with his new teammates this off-season. Jackson has been held out of the 49ers' on-field program to let his turf-toe injury heal. The former-Seahawk sustained a badly hyper-extended left big toe Dec. 10 against the Cardinals. He was inactive for the final three regular season games and played sparingly in the Seahawks' first playoff game before leading the team with four catches in a season-ending loss to the Bears. The 49ers acquired Jackson in a draft-day trade with their division rivals for a fourth-round draft pick. When asked if Jackson expects to be ready for the opening of training camp, he said, "I expect to play now, but I'm following their (team athletic trainers) timetable and doing what's best for me." Still, Jackson admits he still feels discomfort in the toe. He said surgery has not seriously been discussed. The 49ers believe Jackson is on schedule to step on the field for the opening of training camp. He did not have a structured rehabilitation program with the Seahawks. Jackson and the 49ers' other new veteran receiver, Ashley Lelie, have not done much this off-season due to injuries. Lelie sustained a quadriceps strain on one of the first routes he ran in the team's first minicamp. He has rarely seen the field since. He tried to return on the first day of the Organized Team Activities, but he aggravated the injury. Quarterback Alex Smith has not had much of an opportunity to develop an on-field rapport with two veterans expected to be among his top targets this season. "Obviously, D-Jack won't be going until camp," Smith said. "With Ashley, I think we got enough with him throwing on air, now it'll be a feel for him when a guy's on him." Jackson said the process of developing chemistry with his quarterback is something that takes place over time, so he said missing a couple months in the off-season won't be a big deal in the long run. "His job is to hit the open receiver and my job is to run the route and get open," Jackson said today. "As far as chemistry and having the same timing, that'll come as the year goes on. "That comes with time. You don't get it in one day; you don't get it in one week; you don't get it in a training camp. It comes over time. Some people pick it up early, and some people it takes two or three years to develop chemistry." Sportsline.com

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