American · Salt Lake City, USA · Born 11 October 1961Steve Young was a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl XXIX title, earning MVP honors and finishing with one of the best career passer ratings ever.
Steve Young threw six touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXIX to set a game record and cap a career defined by his willingness to wait years behind Joe Montana for a starting job he then used to lead the NFL in passer efficiency for six seasons.. He retired in 1999 with a career passer rating of 96.8, third-highest in NFL history at the time, and earned a law degree from BYU during his playing career, later building an extensive career as a broadcaster and philanthropist.
Hall of Fame quarterback who succeeded Joe Montana in San Francisco
He sat behind Joe Montana for four years before becoming the most accurate passer in league history — one of sport's most patient and rewarding waits.
Did You Know?How They Played
Mobile pocket passer with exceptional scrambling ability, accurate left-handed thrower, excellent decision-maker under pressure
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized the quarterback position with his scrambling ability while maintaining elite passing accuracy, bridging the gap between Joe Montana and modern mobile quarterbacks
Career Honours
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (2005)
- Super Bowl XXIX MVP
- 2x Super Bowl champion
- 2x NFL MVP
- 7x Pro Bowl
- 3x First-team All-Pro
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1987–1999 | 169 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1985–1986 | 19 |
| Los Angeles Express | 1984–1985 | 10 |
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