Frank Gore officially retires with 49ers after 16 seasons in NFL

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After 16 NFL seasons, Frank Gore has retired with the team that drafted him: the San Francisco 49ers. 

On Thursday, the 49ers announced that Gore signed a one-day contract to retire with the team, officially ending an NFL career that saw him total exactly 16,000 rushing yards. 

Gore will also be the 31st inductee into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame at some point during the regular season, the team said. 

Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28, 2014, in Santa Clara, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

In a statement, 49ers CEO Jed York said Gore earned his "rightful place among our all-time greats."

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"Frank had to overcome many challenges upon entering the NFL and now leaves the game not only as one of the best backs in NFL history, but one of the best football players ever," York said. "Frank's 16-year NFL career is a testament to his durability, having played in more games than any other running back in league history."

"His grit, toughness and commitment to greatness earned him the respect of his coaches, teammates and opponents," York added. "We knew this day would come when Frank would retire a 49er and we look forward to The Faithful celebrating his induction into the 49ers Hall of Fame in Levi's Stadium this upcoming season."

Gore spent the first 10 seasons of his career in San Francisco, where he made the Pro Bowl five times and rushed for at least 1,000 yards in eight of those seasons. He was a third-round selection by the 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 

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