49ers fans attend training camp in Santa Clara on August 9, 2010.
The 49er Faithful often refers to fans of the San Francisco 49ers. There are numerous names in conjunction with the 49ers fanbase such as The Niner Gang or the Niner Empire in regards to their success during the 1980s and early 1990s.[1][2] Due to the large success experienced by the team in winning five Super Bowl titles in the 1980s and 1990s, the 49ers fanbase extends across the state of California, even into parts of southern Oregon and Northwestern Nevada.[3][4][5]
Despite the widespread support of fans, there have been several incidents of obnoxious conduct and fan fights recorded during their attempted takeovers, leading to some instances of opposing teams barring ticket sales in Northern California on several occasions.[18][19] Despite the passionate nature of most 49ers fans, the fanbase has grown a notoriety for violence and misconduct in recent decades.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26]