Steve Young to join 49ers greats in Walnut Creek

Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young and other 49ers greats will celebrate the legacy of the organization and talk about the current playoff-bound team in a panel discussion to raise money for the Golden Heart Fund.

Young, Dwight Hicks, Brent Jones and Eric Wright will take part in "Letters to 87 Live!" Presented by the Diablo Regional Arts Association on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area will moderate the discussion.

Football fans will always remember “The Catch” as the moment a dynasty was born. When Dwight Clark caught the touchdown pass that sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl in 1982, an indelible moment was etched into the history of the NFL.

Later, as Clark battled ALS, he and sportswriter Matt Maiocco put out a call to friends and fans, asking them to share their memories of this moment. The letters that Clark and Maiocco received tell the story of how the man who wore number 87 brought together a city and a franchise through his sincerity, his loyalty, and his spirit for life and the game.

The Super Bowl-winning players will discuss the legacy of Dwight Clark and “The Catch,” while engaging in lively back-and-forth storytelling about the history of the 49ers and how the organization got to this point.

Clark had the idea for the book, “Letters to 87,” which he hoped would raise money for the Golden Heart Fund. Clark, who was battling ALS at the time, wanted to help “my guys,” he always said.

Clark passed away on June 4, 2018.

The Golden Heart Fund assists former 49ers players in need of financial, medical, or emotional support. All proceeds from the event will go to the cause that Clark supported.

Tickets are $50 and the book, “Letters to 87,” is included with the price of admission. Tickets to a limited special VIP reception are also available for $187.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the evening, please visit Lesher Center for the Arts.