Jesse Sapolu

Jesse Sapolu
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Position(s): Offensive Lineman	Jersey #(s): 61
Born: March 10, 1961 (1961-03-10) (age 47) Lā'ie, Hawai'i
Career information
Year(s): 1983–1997
NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 11 / Pick: 289
College: Hawaii
Professional teams
San Francisco 49ers (1983-1997)
Career stats
Games played	182
Games started	154
Fumble recoveries	1
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
2x Pro Bowl selection (1993, 1994) 2x All-Pro selection (1994, 1995) 4x Super Bowl champion (XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)

Manase Jesse Sapolu (born March 10, 1961, Lā'ie, Hawai'i) is a former football player in the National Football League. Sapolu played both center and offensive guard, and spent his entire career in a San Francisco 49ers uniform.

Jesse Sapolu attended Farrington High School and the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Standing 6 feet 4 inches, 278 lbs., he was selected by the Oakland Invaders in the 17th round (199th pick overall) of the 1983 USFL draft, and selected by San Francisco 49ers in the 11th round (289th pick overall) of the 1983 NFL draft. He signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 10, 1983.

Known as the "quiet man", he is a true gentleman and an ironman of his time. Jesse is one of six 49ers to own four Super Bowl Championship Rings (1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994). He earned Pro Bowl honors in 1993 and 1994.

Since retiring in 1997, Jesse lives in California and remains active in the community as well with the San Francisco 49ers Alumni. He is also an Offensive Line Coach for the Edison High School Chargers in Huntington Beach, Ca.

[edit] External links

• Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame Profile