These photos show a time when photographers could access some of the players’ off-the-field moments not seen today.

Proxy battles don’t bring trophies, but for Kyle Shanahan, Robert Saleh, John Lynch, and the Niners, the Eagles and Chiefs winning provides a convincing argument that San Francisco isn’t far away from contending again.

Northeast Ohio will be well represented when the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles kickoff from New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9, in Super Bowl LIX.