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Steve Young

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Position: QB
Jersey #: 8
Date of Birth: October 11, 1961
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 215 lbs
First Team: TB (1985)
Last Team: SF (1999)

Quarterback Stats

Year Team Games Cmp Att Pass Yds Pass TDs INTs Sacks Rush Yds Rush TDs Fantasy
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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Steve Young: Career Overview

Position: Quarterback (QB)
Date of Birth: October 11, 1961

Career Timeline

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985-1986)
    • Drafted in the first round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
    • Played two seasons with the Buccaneers, where he struggled to find success.
  • San Francisco 49ers (1987-1999)
    • Traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1987, where he became a backup to Hall of Famer Joe Montana.
    • Assumed starting duties in 1991 after Montana's departure.
    • Led the 49ers to Super Bowl XXIX victory in 1995, earning Super Bowl MVP honors.
    • Won multiple NFL MVP awards (1992, 1994).
    • Selected to the Pro Bowl six times (1990, 1992-1995, 1998).
    • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
    • Retired with a career passer rating of 96.8, ranking among the best in NFL history.

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Super Bowl Champion (XXIX)
  • Super Bowl MVP (XXIX)
  • 2× NFL MVP (1992, 1994)
  • 6× Pro Bowl selection
  • 1994 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
  • Named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 1990s
  • Member of the San Francisco 49ers All-Time Team

Legacy

Steve Young is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, known for his exceptional passing ability, mobility, and leadership on the field. His contributions to the 49ers during the 1990s solidified his place in football history, and his accolades are a testament to his talent and dedication to the game.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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