But it actually doesn't take too much paint. Open Secrets shows that York donated thousands during the last election to Hillary Clinton and to Democrat California Senator Kamala Harris. York himself is related to the DeBartolo family, who founded the team. He is one of several trust-fund babies who make up much of the NFL leadership in whom generations of inbreeding has taken its toll. He was appointed by his mother to head the 49ers in 2008. Sports Illustrated writer Michael Rosenberg wrote in 2014 that York's leadership "has created a culture which encourages selfishness, weakness, and back-stabbing" within the 49ers organization.
Needless to say, York is completely supportive of NFL players protesting President Trump and taken to social media to egg the protests on even further. It's not surprising either that York favors disarming citizens and disabling police. The 49ers have numerous players who've spent a lot of time in jail since York took over. Former San Francisco end Aldon Smith---the most frequently arrested player in NFL history---was also a 49er. Aside from Smith, 10 other San Francisco players have run afoul of the law since 2009.
Most recently, these crimes include assaulting a 70 year-old man and domestic violence. Others include DUI and drug offenses. In 2014, corner-back Chris Culliver ran over a cyclist while speeding and threatened a witness with brass knuckles. There's some real high quality folks with whom York associates.
It's hard to believe today, but once the San Francisco 49ers were the epitome of excellence. They had a reputation of being a tough, 'blue-collar' team who won games without a lot of grandstanding and celebrity hype. The aforementioned Joe Montana once scored five touchdowns in a single game despite having a broken rib-cage.
But that was then and this is now. Today the 49ers are the epitome of Trash Culture---just like the rest of the NFL.
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