He helped the National Football League become what it is now
Father Bill McGuire was sitting in the upper level of the press box at Kezar Stadium watching his hometown team play the Chicago Bears.
Things were not going well.
The 49ers fumbled the opening kickoff, and the Bears swiftly scored. Less than two minutes into the game, the Niners were down 7-0.
Chicago then forced a punt and scored again. Now, it was 14-0.
In the lower level of the press box,…