Four of those came in the 1980s and were led by Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young, Charles Haley, Fred Dean and coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert.[3][4] They've played in 7 Super Bowls total which is ranked 3rd all-time in the NFL. They have been division champions 20 times between 1970 and 2019, making them one of the most successful teams in NFL history. The 49ers rank 4th all-time in playoff wins (32) and have been in the league playoffs 27 times: 26 times in the NFL and one time in the AAFC.