Sourdough Sam is a mascot for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers

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. According to his official biography, he has six nicknames: Sam, Sammy, Samster, Sammiester, Samarama, and Samalamadingdong. He wears jersey #49.

Just prior to the 2006 NFL Season

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, Sam's appearance was altered somewhat. He used to appear as a character with a scruffy brown beard, brown eyes, and a wide-brimmed ten-gallon hat with a chunk taken out of its brim. He now appears as a clean-shaven gold panner with blue eyes and a hat without any imperfections.

He originated as the team's logo from 1946-62, where a prospector was depicted shooting two pistols and jumping in the air.

Outside appearances

He has appeared on FOX

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, Monday Night Football

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, ESPN

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's SportsCenter

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, Extra, MTV

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, Evening Magazine

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, and Nickelodeon

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