The 49ers on Tuesday announced former general manager John McVay died Monday at the age of 91.
McVay was with the 49ers for 22 years across two separate stints. He joined the organization as the Director of Player Personnel in 1979 and stayed with them until 1995. In 1999 he returned for a five-season stint through 2003. During his tenure he served in a slew of capacities such as Vice President and GM, Director of Football Operations, Vice President for Football Administration, Administrative Vice President and Assistant to the President.
