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Monty Stickles

Monty Stickles established himself as the San Francisco 49ers' first great tight end, combining sure-handed receiving with ferociously physical blocking that made him one of the most intimidating players of his era. Born on August 16, 1938, in Kingston, New York, Stickles grew up in Poughkeepsie and attended Poughkeepsie High School before earning a scholarship to Notre Dame. Playing as an end for the Fighting Irish from 1957 to 1959, he was a three-year …