Abe Woodson, the former 49ers cornerback and kickoff returner, has died. He was 79.

Woodson, who played in San Francisco from 1958-64, was named to the Pro Bowl in five of his seven seasons with the 49ers. His trademark was kickoff and punt returns. He led the NFL in kickoff returns three times (1959, '62, '63) and was tops in punt return average in 1960. He was a Pro Bowler for five straight seasons from 1959-63.

Woodson died in Las Vegas last weekend, where he was working as a minister for the Nevada prison system, according to reports. The 49ers confirmed his death on Tuesday.