This Day in The Bay: 49ers Defeat Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX

by Joe Hession & Briana McDonald January 20, 1985

On this day, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 38-16 in Super Bowl XIX.

Future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks Joe Montana and Dan Marino squared off at Stanford Stadium in Super Bowl XIX. Montana walked away with the MVP award after passing for 331 yards and accounting for four touchdowns in the 49ers 38-16 win over