John Lynch

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John Lynch waves to the crowd before the 2019 Big Game at Stanford Stadium. Lynch, now the general manager of the 49ers, has built an impressive football legacy. (Photo: GRANT SHORIN/ISI Photos)

The top-five greatest players to ever play in Big Game

Andrew Soto
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Nov. 19
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Christian McCaffrey runs with the ball during a game against Cal.

Ranking the 15 best football players from Stanford and Cal

Kevin Jing
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Nov. 15, 2023
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John Lynch playing quarterback in the 1990 season (Photo: David Madison)

John Lynch’s Stanford journey: backup quarterback to all-time great

Viraj Mehta
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Aug. 16, 2020
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Cardinal alumnus Ryan Wetnight (above) died after a two-year battle with cancer on Friday. He played for Stanford alongside current head coach David Shaw for two seasons before becoming a premier tight end in the NFL for the Chicago Bears. (Image courtesy of the Chicago Bears)

Former Cardinal, NFL tight end Ryan Wetnight loses battle with cancer

Sofia Scekic
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May 6, 2020
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Brennan Scarlett (left) had a career day against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, racking up two sacks and a forced fumble. Scarlett was Stanford football's first-ever graduate transfer and played for the Cardinal in the 2015 season (BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com).

Stanford in the NFL: McCaffrey continues torrent pace, Ertz breaks out

Jeremy Rubin
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Nov. 5, 2019
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Kaden Smith jumps up to catch the football in Stanford's 41-38 home loss to Washington State on Oct. 27, 2018. (Photo: John P. Lozano/isiphotos.com)

49ers tight end, former Cardinal Kaden Smith talks Stanford in NFL

Sunay Sanghani
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Sept. 2, 2019
Zach Hoffpauir (above) will enter the MLB Draft this June, and if he's offered a signing bonus that he feels is representative of his value, he will pursue a career in professional baseball upon the conclusion of this season. (HARRISON TROUNG/The Stanford Daily)

Zach Hoffpauir looks to pursue professional baseball career

Do-Hyoung Park
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May 13, 2015
Doug Baldwin (89) capped off a career-best season with 66 yards receiving in the Seahawks' Super Bowl win. (SIMON WARBY/The Stanford Daily)

NFL Notes: Sherman, Baldwin capture first Super Bowl title

Vihan Lakshman
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Feb. 4, 2014
Former Stanford Cardinal and NFL superstar John Lynch during Stanford's 24-16 win over UCLA on October 3, 2009 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California.

NFL Notes: Catching up with John Lynch ’93

Vihan Lakshman
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Oct. 28, 2013
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Football: Gatewood latest in long line of dual threats

Jack Blanchat
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Nov. 30, 2011
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A conversation with John Lynch

Lizzy Collins
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Sept. 23, 2010
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Stanford set to induct eight into Hall of Fame

Kabir Sawhney
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Sept. 22, 2010
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